Page 1 - 132LR3049(37) STATE OF MAINE _____ IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX _____ H.P. 1491 - L.D. 2212 An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: PART A Sec. A-1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund Z263 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously established in Public Law 2023, chapter 683 through June 30, 2028 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $129,510 All Other $0 $9,453 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $138,963 Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund Z263 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($546,225) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($546,225) Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund Z263 APPROVED APRIL 10, 2026 BY GOVERNOR CHAPTER 650 PUBLIC LAW

Page 2 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($64,853)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($64,853) Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund 0883 Initiative: Provides funding for capital construction and repair for state-owned buildings. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Central Fleet Management 0703 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Coordinator I position to a Public Service Manager II position. CENTRAL MOTOR POOL 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $18,628

__________ __________ CENTRAL MOTOR POOL TOTAL $0 $18,628 Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board Z363 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board to meet the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, section 1223. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $58,715

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $58,715 Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board Z363 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board to meet the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, section 1223. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $58,715

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $58,715 Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Human Resource Assistant position, previously continued by Financial Order 004351 F6, through June 19, 2027. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $102,746 All Other $0 $6,065

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__________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND TOTAL $0 $108,811 Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Senior Staff Accountant position to a Senior Staff Accountant Supervisory position. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $5,775

__________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND TOTAL $0 $5,775 Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Continues one Accounting Analyst position, previously continued by Financial Order 004369 F6, through June 19, 2027, to assist the Natural Resources Service Center in addressing an increased financial management workload. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $104,780 All Other $0 $6,065

__________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND TOTAL $0 $110,845 Information Services 0155 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, provides one-time funding to train state employees to safely, responsibly and effectively use artificial intelligence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $450,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $450,000 Information Services 0155 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, provides one-time funding for data management and governance practice. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $908,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $908,000 Public Improvements - Planning/Construction - Administration 0057 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Coordinator I position to a Public Service Manager II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $11,778

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $11,778 Purchases - Division of 0007 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Management Analyst II position to a Procurement Analyst Manager position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,213

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $8,213 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Adjusts funding by increasing General Fund appropriations and decreasing Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery funds in the All Other line category within the Revenue Services, Bureau of program in order to reverse an increase and reduction in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 for fiscal year 2024-25 that was meant to be one time. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $5,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,000,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE FISCAL RECOVERY 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($5,000,000)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL $0 ($5,000,000) Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Business Systems Administrator position to a Tax Section Manager position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $15,384

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $15,384 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Reduces allocations for the Bureau of Revenue Services for the Maine Military Family Relief Fund voluntary income tax return checkoff. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($5,500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($5,500) Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002

Page 5 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides one-time funding for administrative expenses to update the State's tax and administration system for a new optional account type for pass-through entities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $438,771

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $438,771 Risk Management - Claims 0008 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position to assist with the increased number of claims and insurance services to state agencies and quasi-state agencies. RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $125,102 All Other $0 $6,065

__________ __________ RISK MANAGEMENT FUND TOTAL $0 $131,167

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $6,949,576 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $1,522,385 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE FISCAL RECOVERY $0 ($5,000,000) FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $0 $225,431 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND $0 $131,167 CENTRAL MOTOR POOL $0 $18,628

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $3,847,187 Sec. A-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Contract/Grant Manager position previously continued by Financial Order CV0824 F6 to create sustained capacity within the bureau to administer both one-time and ongoing financial assistance programs. This position will end on June 19, 2027. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $67,698 All Other $0 $3,388

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $71,086

Page 6 - 132LR3049(37) Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of 32 Consumer Protection Inspector positions from range 23 to range 24, retroactive to December 18, 2023. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $338,659

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $338,659

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $57,187 All Other $0 $2,858

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $60,045

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $31,281 All Other $0 $1,563

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $32,844 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of one Natural Resource Marketing and Economic Development Specialist position from range 32 to range 35, retroactive to August 4, 2023. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $45,954

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $45,954 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 Forest Fire Prevention Specialist positions from range 24 to range 26. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $23,752

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $23,752

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $9,302 All Other $0 $312

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $9,614 Forest Resource Management Z233

Page 7 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position for landowner outreach from Federal Expenditures Fund to General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $131,964

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $131,964

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($131,964) All Other $0 ($6,605)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($138,569) Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Transfers one Resource Management Coordinator position serving as an urban and community forestry program coordinator from Federal Expenditures Fund to General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $134,596

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $134,596

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($134,596) All Other $0 ($6,737)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($141,333) Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Entomologist II position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $55,059

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $55,059

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($55,059) All Other $0 ($2,756)

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Page 8 - 132LR3049(37) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($57,815) Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Natural Resource Pathologist position from 80% General Fund and 20% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $26,157

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $26,157

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($26,157) All Other $0 ($1,310)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($27,467) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Increases Legislative Count for one Senior Planner position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Harness Racing Commission 0320 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($872,337)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($872,337) Harness Racing Commission 0320 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($616,888)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($616,888) Land Management and Planning Z239 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Director Real Property Management position from 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Land Management and Planning program and 50% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program to 100% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27

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__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($64,596) Land Management and Planning Z239 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Director Bureau of Parks and Lands position from 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Land Management and Planning program and 50% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program to 100% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($119,000) All Other $0 ($5,298)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($124,298) Land Management and Planning Z239 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for public lands operational expenses. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,250,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,250,000 Land Management and Planning Z239 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Senior Technician position to a Lead Technician position. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $11,536 All Other $0 $514

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $12,050 Milk Commission 0188 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($1,654,305)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($1,654,305) Milk Commission 0188 Initiative: Increases funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,283,036

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Page 10 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,283,036 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $804,726

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $804,726 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($8,241)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($8,241) Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Director Real Property Management position from 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Land Management and Planning program and 50% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program to 100% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $61,842

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $61,842 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Director Bureau of Parks and Lands position from 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Land Management and Planning program and 50% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program to 100% General Fund in the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $119,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $119,000 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Park Manager II position to a Park Manager III position, retroactive to April 16, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $18,909

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $18,909 Pesticides Control - Board of 0287

Page 11 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Specialist III position and reallocates the cost from 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($60,003) All Other $0 ($3,004)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($63,007)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $60,003 All Other $0 $3,004

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $63,007

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $3,205,892 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($358,532) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($73,916)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $2,773,444 Sec. A-3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ARTS COMMISSION, MAINE Arts - Administration 0178 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Development Program Officer position to a Director Special Projects position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $16,031

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $16,031 Sec. A-4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE Administration - Attorney General 0310

Page 12 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Research Assistant MSEA-B position from range 20 to range 22 retroactive to May 7, 2025 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $16,336 All Other $0 $218

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $16,554 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of 3 Research Assistant MSEA- B positions from range 22 to range 29, retroactive to September 3, 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $211,394

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $211,394 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Reallocates 4 Attorney General Detective positions, 3 Assistant Attorney General positions, one Auditor III position, one Research Assistant MSEA-B position and one Senior Attorney General Detective position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program. This initiative also reallocates funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($436,532) All Other $0 ($12,560)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($449,092)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $436,532 All Other $0 $12,560

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $449,092 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Establishes one Research Assistant MSEA-B position to support the criminal division and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $95,457 All Other $0 $9,500

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $104,957 Administration - Attorney General 0310

Page 13 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Establishes one Assistant Attorney General position dedicated to legal issues related to housing and mobile home parks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $145,962

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $145,962 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funds for the prospective costs for employees in the employment of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner within the Department of the Attorney General to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective August 1, 2026. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $34,051

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $34,051 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Allocates funds for the prospective costs for employees in the employment of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner within the Department of the Attorney General to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective August 1, 2026. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $1,064

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,064 District Attorneys Salaries 0409 Initiative: Eliminates 4 Assistant District Attorney positions. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (4.000) Personal Services $0 ($573,921) All Other $0 ($15,852)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($589,773) District Attorneys Salaries 0409 Initiative: Provides funding for so-called kiosk licenses for all prosecutors required to use the State's new human resources and payroll system and related STA-CAP charges. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $12,745

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $12,745 District Attorneys Salaries 0409 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant District Attorney position previously continued by Financial Order 004372 F6 and provides funding for related All Other costs.

Page 14 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $220,914 All Other $0 $5,897

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $226,811 District Attorneys Salaries 0409 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for so-called kiosk licenses for all prosecutors required to use the State's new human resources and payroll system and related STA-CAP charges. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $12,745

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $12,745 Human Services Division 0696 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of one Research Assistant MSEA-B position from range 20 to range 22 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $7,453 All Other $0 $291

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $7,744 Human Services Division 0696 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Research Assistant MSEA-B position to a Research Assistant MSEA-D position retroactive to October 7, 2024 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $23,919 All Other $0 $331

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $24,250

ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $350,402 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($1,021,247) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $879,349

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $208,504 Sec. A-5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

Page 15 - 132LR3049(37) AUDITOR, OFFICE OF THE STATE Audit Bureau 0067 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager I position from range 25 to range 28. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,669

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $8,669 Sec. A-6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($224,076)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($224,076) Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($25,988)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($25,988) MCCS Free Community College - Two Enrollment Years Z335 Initiative: Provides funding for the State's 7 community colleges to continue offering student scholarships through the State's free community college tuition program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,500,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,500,000

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $2,500,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($250,064)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $2,249,936

Page 16 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. A-7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $6,899

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $6,899 Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides funding for the department's agriculture program to support current growth. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $76,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $76,000 Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $6,899

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $6,899 Adult Community Corrections 0124 Initiative: Provides funding for transitional housing for formerly incarcerated clients to reduce recidivism and help with stability while reintegrating into the community. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $83,820

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $83,820 Adult Community Corrections 0124 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,679

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $10,679 Adult Community Corrections 0124 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for transitional housing for formerly incarcerated clients to reduce recidivism and help with stability while reintegrating into the community. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $83,820

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $83,820 Adult Community Corrections 0124 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,679

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $10,679 Bolduc Correctional Facility Z155 Initiative: Transfers funding for electricity, central fleet and insurance costs from the Bolduc Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund due to the merging of appropriations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($236,106)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($236,106) Correctional Center 0162 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $58,428

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $58,428 Correctional Center 0162 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $58,428

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $58,428 Downeast Correctional Facility 0542 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,768

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,768 Downeast Correctional Facility 0542 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,768

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,768

Page 18 - 132LR3049(37) Juvenile Community Corrections 0892 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $147

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $147 Juvenile Community Corrections 0892 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $147

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $147 Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $22,600

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $22,600 Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $22,600

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $22,600 Mountain View Correctional Facility 0857 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $24,907

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $24,907 Mountain View Correctional Facility 0857 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $24,907

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $24,907 Office of Victim Services 0046 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $443

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $443 Office of Victim Services 0046 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $443

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $443 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Provides funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $111,085

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $111,085 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Transfers funding for electricity, central fleet and insurance costs from the Bolduc Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund due to the merging of appropriations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $236,106

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $236,106 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for management insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $111,085

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $111,085

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $641,552 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $76,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $717,552 Sec. A-8. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214

Page 20 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $50,937,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $50,937,000 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Establishes one Biologist II position effective July 1, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $125,594 All Other $0 $5,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $130,594 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Business Systems Administrator position to a Business Systems Administrator II position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $10,168

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $10,168 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Technician position to a Supervisor Grounds & Transportation Services position and reallocates the cost from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $26,017

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $26,017

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($18,269)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($18,269) Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Electronic Security System Technician position from 73% Federal Expenditures Fund and 27% General Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($1,876)

__________ __________

Page 21 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($1,876)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $1,876

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,876 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Building Maintenance Coordinator position from 73% Federal Expenditures Fund and 27% General Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($2,165)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,165)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,165

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,165 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost one Office Specialist II position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($28,449)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($28,449)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $28,449

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $28,449 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Maintenance Mechanic position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($22,952)

__________ __________

Page 22 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($22,952)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $22,952

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $22,952 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Building Maintenance Coordinator position from 47% Federal Expenditures Fund and 53% General Fund to 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and 50% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($2,401)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,401)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,401

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,401 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one High Voltage Electrician Supervisor position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($2,559)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,559)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $2,559

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,559 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Maintenance Mechanic position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($1,429)

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($1,429)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $1,429

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,429 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Auto Mechanic II position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($23,532)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($23,532)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $23,532

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $23,532 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($2,199)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,199)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $2,199

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,199 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager III position from 73% Federal Expenditures Fund and 27% General Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund within the same program.

Page 24 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($51,777)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($51,777)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $51,777

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $51,777 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Building Mechanical Systems Specialist position from 27% General Fund and 73% Federal Expenditures Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($2,074)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,074)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $2,074

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,074 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Warehouse Superintendent position from 73% Federal Expenditures Fund and 27% General Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($23,459)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($23,459)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $23,459

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $23,459 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Auto Mechanic II position to an Auto Mechanic III position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $13,015

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $13,015 Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund Z298 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Veterans Services program, Other Special Revenue Funds and increases funding in the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Veterans Services 0110 Initiative: Provides funding for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox suicide prevention grant program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $750,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $750,000 Veterans Services 0110 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Specialist I position to an Auditor II position and increases the hours from 60 hours to 80 hours biweekly. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $25,191

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $25,191 Veterans Services 0110 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Veterans Services program, Other Special Revenue Funds and increases funding in the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($500) Veterans Services 0110 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($4,120)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($4,120)

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DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 ($138,855) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $52,012,571 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($4,120)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $51,869,596 Sec. A-9. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. DISABILITY RIGHTS MAINE Disability Rights Maine 0523 Initiative: Provides funding for increased costs for inflation, rental and lease agreements, supplies, sign language interpreters, professional insurance, travel, health insurance and cost-of-living wage increases. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $20,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $20,000 Disability Rights Maine 0523 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for increased costs for inflation, rental and lease agreements, supplies, sign language interpreters, professional insurance, travel, health insurance and cost-of-living wage increases. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $20,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $20,000

DISABILITY RIGHTS MAINE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $40,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $40,000 Sec. A-10. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Office of Tourism 0577 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources.

Page 27 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $636,532

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $636,532 Office of Tourism 0577 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($254,894)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($254,894)

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $381,638

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $381,638 Sec. A-11. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Building Assets Reducing Risks Program N582 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Building Assets, Reducing Risks kindergarten to grade 12 coaching and training program in Maine schools. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Child Development Services 0449 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a baseline allocation. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund Z361 Initiative: Continues one State Education Representative position, previously established by Resolve 2021, chapter 178, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers the position from the Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Office of Innovation program, General Fund and reduces All Other allocations in the

Page 28 - 132LR3049(37) Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($12,185) All Other $0 ($8,784)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($20,969) Early Childhood Nutrition Grant Program N583 Initiative: Provides funding to establish 2 Education Specialist II positions and for related All Other costs to support a grant program to allow school administrative units to enter into agreements with providers of off-site public preschool programs to provide students in those programs with breakfast, lunch and a snack. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $217,430 All Other $0 $18,656

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $236,086 Early Childhood Nutrition Grant Program N583 Initiative: Provides one-time, nonlapsing funding for a grant program to allow school administrative units to enter into agreements with providers of off-site public preschool programs to provide students in those programs with breakfast, lunch and a snack. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $375,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $375,000 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Transfers one seasonal part-time Teacher Aide position from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General Fund within the same program and reorganizes the position to a seasonal part-time Education Technician II position. This initiative also provides All Other funding in the Federal Expenditures Fund to maintain the allocation. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 0.000 0.707 Personal Services $0 $42,145

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $42,145

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 0.000 (0.707) Personal Services $0 ($38,385) All Other $0 $38,385

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0

Page 29 - 132LR3049(37) Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Transfers one Teacher BS position from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General Fund within the same program and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Teacher MS position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund within the same program. This initiative also provides All Other funding in the Federal Expenditures Fund to maintain the allocation. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $126,005

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $126,005

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (2.000) Personal Services $0 ($126,005) All Other $0 $126,005

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to update mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and complete minor renovations at a state-owned building in the unorganized territory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $145,482

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $145,482 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to update outdoor play areas in 3 state-owned schools in the unorganized territory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $185,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $185,000 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides funding to establish an allocation to properly record child nutrition expenditures. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $320,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $320,000 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220

Page 30 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides funding for the annual purchase of one school bus to maintain an updated fleet of school buses. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $130,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $130,000 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the annual purchase of one school bus to maintain an updated fleet of school buses. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $130,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $130,000 Education Stabilization Fund Z339 Initiative: Allocates funding to prevent any reduction in the state share percentage of the statewide adjusted total cost of the components of essential programs and services that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations or any other shortage of funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $31,250,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $31,250,000 Federal Programs Team Z081 Initiative: Reduces funding for an annual contract with the Maine Education Policy Research Institute. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($250,000)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($250,000) Federal Programs Team Z081 Initiative: Continues one limited-period State Education Representative position, one limited-period Education Specialist III position and 2 limited-period Education Specialist II positions previously continued by Public Law 2025, chapter 388 through December 30, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs and grant activities. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $223,117 All Other $0 $902,688

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,125,805 Federal Programs Team Z081

Page 31 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers one Education Specialist III position, related All Other costs and program administration costs from the Federal Expenditures Fund to Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($129,575) All Other $0 ($42,256)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($171,831)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $129,575 All Other $0 $42,256

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $171,831 Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services Z005 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected resources as funding is no longer available. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($500) General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period Education Specialist II position previously established by Financial Order 004467 F6 and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $109,827 All Other $0 ($109,827)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,011,360)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($2,011,360) General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308

Page 32 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period Agency Procurement and Program Administrator position previously established by Financial Order 004466 F6 and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $128,674 All Other $0 ($128,674)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Provides funding to maintain the statutory requirement of funding the state share of the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 at 55%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $45,966,181

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $45,966,181 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $15,527

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $15,527 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to school districts to stabilize school budgets for schools with a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $8,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $8,000,000 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, provides one-time funding to expand the department's artificial intelligence guidance toolkit and to provide grants to school administrative units, nonprofits, universities and professional organizations that provide professional development or planning to educators related to artificial intelligence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $212,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $212,000 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394

Page 33 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period State Education Representative position previously continued by Financial Order 004383 F6 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $152,199 All Other $0 $9,328

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $161,527 Learning Through Technology Z029 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for school administrative units to support costs associated with prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $350,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $350,000 Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $129,995 All Other $0 $9,328

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $139,323 Office of Innovation Z333 Initiative: Continues one State Education Representative position, previously established by Resolve 2021, chapter 178, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers the position from the Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Office of Innovation program, General Fund and reduces All Other allocations in the Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $152,199 All Other $0 $9,328

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $161,527 Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine Career Pathways program to provide participants with opportunities to complete certifications and credentials to meet the workforce needs of employers and their local and regional economies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27

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__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $250,000 Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Adjusts funding for debt service costs associated with the bonding authority granted in Public Law 2021, chapter 635, Part X for career and technical education centers and regions. This initiative also provides one-time funding for the overhead costs of 2 limited-period positions supporting career and technical education bonds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($992,995)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($992,995) School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Manager II position from range 30 to range 32 retroactive to December 29, 2023. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $48,699

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $48,699 School Facilities Z271 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $146,119 All Other $0 $13,565

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $159,684 Special Services Team Z080 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Education Specialist III position to a State Education Representative position retroactive to September 19, 2024 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $22,481 All Other $0 $242

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $22,723

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $57,165,980

Page 35 - 132LR3049(37) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $976,697 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $30,134,713

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $88,277,390 Sec. A-12. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF State Board of Education 0614 Initiative: Provides a baseline allocation to allow for the expenditure of funds in the event private grant funding is received. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Sec. A-13. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ENERGY RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Department of Energy Resources Z424 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position, previously continued by Public Law 2025, chapter 388 under the former Governor's Energy Office program within the Executive Department, to support energy program management initiatives and related grant management, programming, communications and external engagement. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $120,138 All Other $0 $8,568

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $128,706

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $9,531

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $9,531 Department of Energy Resources Z424 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding provided in Public Law 2025, chapter 388 for various initiatives from the former Governor's Energy Office program, General Fund within the Executive Department to the Department of Energy Resources program, General Fund within the Department of Energy Resources. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,500,000

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,500,000 Department of Energy Resources Z424 Initiative: Transfers one Commissioner of The Department of Energy Resources from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General Fund within the same program and transfers and reallocates one Deputy Commissioner of The Department of Energy Resources from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $449,682

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $449,682

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($428,514)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($428,514)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($21,185)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($21,185) Department of Energy Resources Z424 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position from range 32 to range 33. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $6,758

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $6,758 Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program Z453 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the former Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Executive Department to the Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Energy Resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy & Econ Development Prog Z454

Page 37 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the former Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy and Economic Development Program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Executive Department to the Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy & Econ Development Prog program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Energy Resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Offshore Wind Research Consortium Fund Z452 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the former Offshore Wind Research Consortium Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Executive Department to the Offshore Wind Research Consortium Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Energy Resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500

ENERGY RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $1,956,440 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($299,808) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($10,154)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,646,478 Sec. A-14. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Environmental Protection 0251 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Policy Development Specialist position to a Public Service Coordinator II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $10,680 All Other $0 $483

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $11,163 Air Quality 0250 Initiative: Provides funding in the Air Quality program and in the Performance Partnership Grant program for the approved reclassification of one Environmental Specialist IV

Page 38 - 132LR3049(37) position to a Policy Development Specialist position retroactive to March 2024 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $24,171

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $24,171 Land Resources Z188 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Biologist I position to an Environmental Specialist III position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($5,169)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($5,169) Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Coordinator I position to a Public Service Manager II position retroactive to September 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $28,874

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $28,874 Performance Partnership Grant 0851 Initiative: Provides funding in the Air Quality program and in the Performance Partnership Grant program for the approved reclassification of one Environmental Specialist IV position to a Policy Development Specialist position retroactive to March 2024 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $24,172 All Other $0 $297

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $24,469 Water Quality 0248 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Environmental Engineer position to an Environmental Engineer Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $9,923 All Other $0 $449

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $10,372

Page 39 - 132LR3049(37) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $47,876 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $24,469 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $21,535

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $93,880 Sec. A-15. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program Z388 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the former Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Executive Department to the Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Energy Resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($500) Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding provided in Public Law 2025, chapter 388 for various initiatives from the former Governor's Energy Office program, General Fund within the Executive Department to the Department of Energy Resources program, General Fund within the Department of Energy Resources. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($1,500,000)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($1,500,000) Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy and Economic Development Program Z389 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the former Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy and Economic Development Program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Executive Department to the Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy & Econ Development Prog program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Energy Resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($500) Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135

Page 40 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position and related All Other costs from the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future program within the Executive Department to the State Resilience Fund program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same fund, and continues this position through September 30, 2029. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($162,086) All Other $0 ($8,762)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($170,848) Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position to coordinate development and implementation of state policies, practices and partnerships related to artificial intelligence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $151,465 All Other $0 $16,335

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $167,800 Offshore Wind Research Consortium Fund Z314 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the former Offshore Wind Research Consortium Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Executive Department to the Offshore Wind Research Consortium Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds within the Department of Energy Resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($500)

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 ($1,332,200) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($170,848) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($1,500)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 ($1,504,548) Sec. A-16. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Dairy Improvement Fund Z143

Page 41 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($31,944)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($31,944) Dairy Improvement Fund Z143 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $593

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $593 Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Fund Z330 Initiative: Eliminates allocations in the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Fund program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($500)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($500)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($500)

FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($31,851)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 ($32,351) Sec. A-17. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment 0146 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator II position to a Public Service Manager II position in the Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment program, Federal Block Grant Fund and also provides funding for related All Other costs.

Page 42 - 132LR3049(37) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $11,581 All Other $0 $362

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $11,943 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Social Services Manager I position to a Social Services Program Manager position in the Child Care Services program, retroactive to February 27, 2024. This initiative also provides funding for a one-time retroactive payment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $16,043

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $16,043 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the Maine Child Care Affordability Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $10,000,000

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Child Support 0100 Initiative: Eliminates 5 Human Services Enforcement Agent positions in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Family Independence, funded 34% General Fund and 66% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (5.000) Personal Services $0 ($168,789) All Other $0 ($12,335)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($181,124)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($327,579) All Other $0 ($23,945)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($351,524) Consent Decree Z204

Page 43 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides funding to achieve parity with MaineCare cost-of-living adjustments for certain community behavioral health-related services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $44,460

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $44,460 Crisis Outreach Program Z216 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the increase in the employer retirement contribution costs created as a result of allowing employees of the Department of Health and Human Services who provide crisis outreach and crisis services to adults with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities in a community-based or residential setting to participate in the 1998 Special Plan. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $26,125

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $26,125 Department of Health and Human Services Central Operations 0142 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Social Services Manager I position from 100% General Fund to 60% General Fund and 40% Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($49,133) All Other $0 ($2,902)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($52,035)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $49,133 All Other $0 $4,529

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $53,662 Department of Health and Human Services Central Operations 0142 Initiative: Reduces funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager III position to a Public Service Coordinator I position, transfers and reallocates the cost of the position from 60% General Fund and 40% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Department of Health and Human Services Central Operations program to 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($101,653) All Other $0 ($4,354)

__________ __________

Page 44 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($106,007)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($67,768) All Other $0 ($5,111)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($72,879) Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $12,877,204

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $12,877,204 Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,506,525

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,506,525 Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding to replenish 15 reserve slots for individuals who have been determined Priority 1 waiver program candidates under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $942,205

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $942,205 Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $12,880,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $12,880,000 Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services.

Page 45 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,601,826

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,601,826 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,879,375

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,879,375 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $782,710

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $782,710 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $4,000 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,880,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,880,000 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $295,468

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $295,468 Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z225

Page 46 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $154,206

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $154,206 Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z225 Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $851

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $851 Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center Z220 Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Riverview Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $266

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $266 Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center Z220 Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Riverview Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $202,847

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $202,847 Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center Z220 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund and the Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund due to facility security's being moved to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Capitol Police. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($100,232)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($100,232) Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222

Page 47 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($154,206) All Other $0 ($3,558)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($157,764) Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($851) All Other $0 ($20)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($871) Early Childhood Consultation Program Z280 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Agency Procurement & Program Administrator position from 100% in the Early Childhood Consultation Program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($143,967) All Other $0 ($7,256)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($151,223) Early Childhood Consultation Program Z280 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Block Grant Fund in the Early Childhood Consultation Program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $56,687 All Other $0 $3,628

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $60,315

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $56,684

Page 48 - 132LR3049(37) All Other $0 $6,259

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $62,943 Food Supplement Administration Z019 Initiative: Adjusts funding between General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds in both the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program and between General Fund and Federal Expenditures Fund in the Food Supplement Administration program as a result of the decrease in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program federal financial participation rate from 50% to 25% by October 1, 2026 pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $187,853

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $187,853

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($193,651)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($193,651) Food Supplement Administration Z019 Initiative: Provides funding for heating assistance benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants to improve the payment error rate. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,486,103

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,486,103 Fund to Maintain Access to Statewide Family Planning Services N339 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to provide for management and oversight of the delivery of family planning services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $5,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,000,000 Housing First Program Z374 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Manager position and one Public Service Manager III position from General Fund to Other Special Revenue Funds in the Housing First Program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (2.000) Personal Services $0 ($300,346) All Other $0 ($12,574)

__________ __________

Page 49 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($312,920)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $300,346 All Other $0 $24,354

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $324,700 IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0137 Initiative: Establishes 2 Management Analyst II positions funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding across programs to support requirements related to offsetting the reimbursement of federal income benefits to pay for a child's care. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,479,064

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,479,064

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,481,409

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,481,409 Lifespan Waiver Z370 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the number of lifespan waiver slots during and beyond the implementation of the new federal home and community-based services lifespan waiver program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,446,950

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,446,950 Lifespan Waiver Z370 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,953

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $10,953 Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Provides funding for a cost-of-living increase for state-funded home and community-based services related to the department's Office of Aging and Disability

Page 50 - 132LR3049(37) Services, Part 1 rule Chapter 5, Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, Sections 61, 63, 68 and 69 to maintain parity with similar MaineCare programs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $941,453

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $941,453 Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $253,130

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $253,130 Low-cost Drugs To Maine's Elderly 0202 Initiative: Provides funding for the annual Medicare Part D rate increase. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $201,749

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $201,749 Low-cost Drugs To Maine's Elderly 0202 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the annual Medicare Part D rate increase. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $74,959

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $74,959 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Health Educator III position to a Comprehensive Health Planner II position, retroactive to February 11, 2025, and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding for a one-time retroactive payment. FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $16,343 All Other $0 $154

__________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 $16,497 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Establishes one Health Program Manager position funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program to oversee investigations, outbreaks, surveillance and disease prevention for sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus cases and provides funding for related All Other costs.

Page 51 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $59,882 All Other $0 $3,628

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $63,510

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $59,875 All Other $0 $5,613

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $65,488 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Establishes one Public Health Educator III position funded 100% Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, General Fund to support disease prevention and surveillance for sexually transmitted infections, including congenital syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus, and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $103,615 All Other $0 $7,256

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $110,871 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one part-time Chemist II position in the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory seized drug unit from 32 to 80 hours biweekly funded 62% General Fund and 38% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program and transfers All Other to Personal Services to cover the cost of the increase. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $41,995 All Other $0 ($41,995)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (0.500) Personal Services $0 $25,738 All Other $0 ($25,738)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143

Page 52 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to support federally qualified health centers in developing and expanding pharmacy services and access to affordably priced prescription drugs for the patients of such health centers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $4,000,000 MaineCare Stabilization Fund Z018 Initiative: Allocates funding to prevent any loss of services or increased cost of services to a MaineCare member that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations, insufficient federal matching funds or any other shortage of funds or changes in federal or state law, rule or policy. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $31,250,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $31,250,000 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,159,531

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,159,531 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $526,909

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $526,909 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,000 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment.

Page 53 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,160,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,160,000 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $270,572

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $270,572 Medicaid Waiver for Brain Injury Residential /Community Serv Z218 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $559,878

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $559,878 Medicaid Waiver for Brain Injury Residential /Community Serv Z218 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $139,613

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $139,613 Medicaid Waiver for Brain Injury Residential /Community Serv Z218 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $560,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $560,000 Medicaid Waiver for Other Related Conditions Z217 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $159,965

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $159,965 Medicaid Waiver for Other Related Conditions Z217

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $58,422 Medicaid Waiver for Other Related Conditions Z217 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $160,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $160,000 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the number of lifespan waiver slots during and beyond the implementation of the new federal home and community-based services lifespan waiver program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,757,290

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $3,757,290 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $28,518,106

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $28,518,106

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $161,500,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $161,500,000

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,722,198

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $3,722,198 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding in response to a reduction in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage-affected rate for emergency services for nonqualified immigrants who would

Page 55 - 132LR3049(37) have otherwise qualified for Medicaid expansion from 90% to the base Federal Medical Assistance Percentage-affected rate under federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $524,639

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $524,639 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $13,389,785

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $13,389,785

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($20,587,755)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($20,587,755)

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $471,555

__________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 $471,555

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,386)

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 ($3,386) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding for the annual Medicare Part D rate increase. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $6,285,364

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $6,285,364 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a 2.5% temporary rate increase to the Medicare physician fee schedule pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,659,858

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,659,858

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,588,741

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $3,588,741

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $144,535

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $144,535 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Adjusts funding in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program between the General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds related to rebasing the hospital tax year from fiscal year 2021-22 to fiscal year 2023-24. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($28,905,898)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($28,905,898)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $28,905,898

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $28,905,898 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides additional funding to increase supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $313,665

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $313,665

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $482,843

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $482,843 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides additional funding to cover increased hospital costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $23,773,758

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $23,773,758

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $54,086,558

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $54,086,558 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to offset the provider impact of the federal budget reconciliation law in federal Public Law 119-21, Section 71113, which prohibits federal payments to prohibited entities, as defined in federal Public Law 119-21, Section 71113, for items and services for a 1-year period beginning July 4, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,249,459

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,249,459 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a supplemental payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes for MaineCare residents. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,192,705

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,192,705

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,836,002

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,836,002 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to replenish 15 reserve slots for individuals who have been determined Priority 1 waiver program candidates under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,450,383

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,450,383 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($1,351,252)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($1,351,252)

Page 58 - 132LR3049(37) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the annual Medicare Part D rate increase. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,335,301

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,335,301 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Adjusts one-time funding in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program between the General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds related to rebasing the hospital tax year from fiscal year 2021-22 to fiscal year 2023-24. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($13,495,835)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($13,495,835)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $13,495,835

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $13,495,835 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $100,000,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $100,000,000

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,789,294

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $3,789,294 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides additional one-time funding to increase supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $156,832

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $156,832

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $248,315

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $248,315 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides additional one-time funding to cover increased hospital costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $16,419,784

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $16,419,784

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $33,723,975

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $33,723,975 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,954,257

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,954,257

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $11,488,930

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $11,488,930

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $75,046

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $75,046 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a supplemental payment to acute care hospitals. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,500,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,500,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $5,000,000

__________ __________

Page 60 - 132LR3049(37) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $5,000,000 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for acute care hospitals. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $5,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,000,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,000,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $10,000,000 Mental Health Services - Child Medicaid Z207 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,079,549

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,079,549 Mental Health Services - Child Medicaid Z207 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $629,451

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $629,451 Mental Health Services - Child Medicaid Z207 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,080,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,080,000 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 81% General Fund and 19% Federal Block Grant Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($116,779)

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($26,013) All Other $0 ($2,235)

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 ($28,248) Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Nurse III position to a Child Protective Services Nurse Consultant position and transfers and reallocates the position from 100% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($118,680) All Other $0 ($7,256)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($125,936) Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Reallocates one Social Services Program Manager position from 76% General Fund and 24% Federal Block Grant Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program to 50% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($36,666) All Other $0 ($1,886)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($38,552)

FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($33,848) All Other $0 ($3,294)

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 ($37,142) Mental Health Services - Children Z206

Page 62 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to 50% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $61,657 All Other $0 $3,628

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $65,285 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Provides funding to achieve parity with MaineCare cost-of-living adjustments for certain community behavioral health-related services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,803

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $17,803 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Manager I position from the Mental Health Services - Community program, General Fund to the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Block Grant Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($141,519) All Other $0 ($7,256)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($148,775) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding to achieve parity with MaineCare cost-of-living adjustments for certain community behavioral health-related services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $40,972

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $40,972 Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid Z201 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,799,392

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,799,392

Page 63 - 132LR3049(37) Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid Z201 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $848,691

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $848,691 Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid Z201 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,800,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,800,000 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $7,316,300

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,316,300

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $13,392,288

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $13,392,288

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,321,825

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,321,825 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,469,613

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,469,613

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,469,613)

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($3,469,613) Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding to address cost differences affecting Maine Veterans' Homes nursing facilities in per diem rates for services provided to MaineCare members. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $505,794

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $505,794

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $861,554

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $861,554

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $87,367

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $87,367 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,512,110

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,512,110 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $7,300,811

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,300,811

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $13,679,814

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $13,679,814

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,339,189

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__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,339,189 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,099,642

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,099,642

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,843,337

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $3,843,337

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $379,339

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $379,339 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Reallocates positions within the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program as a result of the decrease in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program federal financial participation rate from 50% to 25% by October 1, 2026 pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 12.000 Personal Services $0 $544,946

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $544,946

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (12.000) Personal Services $0 ($513,072) All Other $0 ($16,039)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($529,111) Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Adjusts funding between General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds in both the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program and between General Fund and Federal Expenditures Fund in the Food Supplement Administration program as a result of the decrease in the Supplemental

Page 66 - 132LR3049(37) Nutrition Assistance Program federal financial participation rate from 50% to 25% by October 1, 2026 pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $884,150

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $884,150

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($911,789)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($911,789) Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Establishes 35 Eligibility Specialist I positions, 4 Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions and one Program Administrator - Family Independence position within the Office for Family Independence - District program and establishes one Management Analyst II position, one Senior Planner position, 3 Eligibility Specialist II positions and one Business Systems Administrator position within the Office for Family Independence program funded 25% General Fund and 75% Other Special Revenue Funds to implement MaineCare work requirements pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $155,873 All Other $0 $10,884

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $166,757

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 6.000 Personal Services $0 $467,662 All Other $0 $48,292

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $515,954 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding in the Office for Family Independence program for the projected increase in income verification services pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $901,314

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $901,314

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,884,403

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__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,884,403 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position from range 30 to range 32, funded 55.2% Other Special Revenue Funds and 44.8% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence program, and also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $5,190

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,190

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $6,391 All Other $0 $225

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $6,616 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator II position to a Public Service Manager II position, funded 75% General Fund and 25% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office for Family Independence program, and also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,684

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $8,684

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,895 All Other $0 $181

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,076 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator II position to a Public Service Manager II position, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office for Family Independence program and also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $5,740

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,740

Page 68 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $5,741 All Other $0 $179

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $5,920 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position to a Public Service Manager III position, funded 55.2% Other Special Revenue Funds and 44.8% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence program, and also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $7,050

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,050

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,685 All Other $0 $181

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $8,866 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in the Office for Family Independence program for the projected increase in income verification services pursuant to federal Public Law 119- 21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $249,051

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $249,051

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $256,835

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $256,835 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Reallocates positions within the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program as a result of the decrease in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program federal financial participation rate from 50% to 25% by October 1, 2026 pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (2.000) Personal Services $0 $2,552,613

__________ __________

Page 69 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,552,613

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 ($2,552,618) All Other $0 ($79,795)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($2,632,413) Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Adjusts funding between General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds in both the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program and between General Fund and Federal Expenditures Fund in the Food Supplement Administration program as a result of the decrease in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program federal financial participation rate from 50% to 25% by October 1, 2026 pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $417,518

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $417,518

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($430,570)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($430,570) Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Establishes 40 Eligibility Specialist II positions and 4 Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions in the Office for Family Independence - District program, funded 44.8% General Fund and 55.2% Other Special Revenue Funds, to improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $1,931,482 All Other $0 $137,506

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,068,988

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 44.000 Personal Services $0 $2,394,726 All Other $0 $262,299

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,657,025

Page 70 - 132LR3049(37) Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Establishes 35 Eligibility Specialist I positions, 4 Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions and one Program Administrator - Family Independence position within the Office for Family Independence - District program and establishes one Management Analyst II position, one Senior Planner position, 3 Eligibility Specialist II positions and one Business Systems Administrator position within the Office for Family Independence program funded 25% General Fund and 75% Other Special Revenue Funds to implement MaineCare work requirements pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $923,747 All Other $0 $72,560

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $996,307

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 40.000 Personal Services $0 $2,771,533 All Other $0 $311,123

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,082,656 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding in the Office for Family Independence - District program for the projected increase in postage pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $148,640

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $148,640

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $394,570

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $394,570 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator II position to a Public Service Coordinator III position within the Office for Family Independence - District program to align with similar positions within the department. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $5,099

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,099

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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,347 All Other $0 $261

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $8,608 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Family Independence Program Manager position to a Public Service Manager II position, funded 55.2% Other Special Revenue Funds and 44.8% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence - District program, and also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $5,328

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $5,328

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $6,564 All Other $0 $223

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $6,787 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in the Office for Family Independence - District program for the projected increase in postage pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $15,625

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $15,625

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $16,113

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $16,113 Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to address unmet needs of older adults through community-based services and programs delivered by the area agency in each of the State's coordinated community program areas. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,000,000 Office of Behavioral Health Z199

Page 72 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Manager I position from the Mental Health Services - Community program, General Fund to the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Block Grant Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $141,519 All Other $0 $11,907

__________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $153,426 Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Provides funding to achieve parity with MaineCare cost-of-living adjustments for certain community behavioral health-related services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $78,842

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $78,842 Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Provides funding for ongoing support to adult treatment recovery courts within the judicial branch in Oxford County and Region 6. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $342,760

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $342,760 Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a youth psychiatric residential treatment facility in the State pursuant to Public Law 2023, chapter 643. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,399,680

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,399,680 Office of Behavioral Health-Medicaid Seed Z202 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $319,931

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $319,931 Office of Behavioral Health-Medicaid Seed Z202 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27

Page 73 - 132LR3049(37) All Other $0 $204,810

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $204,810

FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $19,844

__________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 $19,844 Office of Behavioral Health-Medicaid Seed Z202 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $320,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $320,000 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 81% General Fund and 19% Federal Block Grant Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $98,580 All Other $0 $5,225

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $103,805

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $38,335 All Other $0 $3,293

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $41,628 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Nurse III position to a Child Protective Services Nurse Consultant position and transfers and reallocates the position from 100% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000

Page 74 - 132LR3049(37) Personal Services $0 $93,067 All Other $0 $5,225

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $98,292

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $36,193 All Other $0 $3,698

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $39,891 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to support reporting requirements related to the psychotropic medication settlement. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $77,269 All Other $0 $5,225

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $82,494

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $30,050 All Other $0 $3,034

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $33,084 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Agency Procurement & Program Administrator position from 100% in the Early Childhood Consultation Program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $103,657 All Other $0 $5,225

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $108,882

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $40,310 All Other $0 $3,878

__________ __________

Page 75 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $44,188 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Block Grant Fund in the Early Childhood Consultation Program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($81,627) All Other $0 ($5,225)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($86,852)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($31,744) All Other $0 ($3,504)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($35,248) Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to 50% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($88,782) All Other $0 ($5,225)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($94,007)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($34,526) All Other $0 ($3,626)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($38,152) Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Establishes 2 Management Analyst II positions funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding across programs to support requirements related to offsetting the reimbursement of federal income benefits to pay for a child's care.

Page 76 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $155,638 All Other $0 $10,449

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $166,087

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $60,528 All Other $0 $6,881

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $67,409 Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452 Initiative: Establishes one Child Protective Services Case Aide position funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program to support requirements related to the psychotropic medication settlement. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $69,819 All Other $0 $5,732

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $75,551

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $18,560 All Other $0 $2,152

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $20,712 Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452 Initiative: Establishes 2 Child Protective Services Nurse Consultant positions funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program to support reporting requirements related to the psychotropic medication settlement. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $201,002 All Other $0 $11,464

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $212,466

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $53,434

Page 77 - 132LR3049(37) All Other $0 $4,813

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $58,247 Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 Social Services Supervisor positions funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program and 6 Social Services Supervisor positions funded 70% General Fund and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds in the State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance program to Social Services Program Specialist II positions, retroactive to February 23, 2024, and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding for one-time retroactive payments. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $40,915

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $40,915

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $3,417 All Other $0 $107

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,524 Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of 9 Child Protective Services Program Administrator positions from range 28 to range 30 confidential funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $137,425

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $137,425

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $36,516 All Other $0 $424

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $36,940 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Adjusts funding in the Office of MaineCare Services, Federal Expenditures Fund between All Other and Personal Services to correct the allocation of the funding approved in Public Law 2025, chapter 388 to establish positions for the federal home and community- based services lifespan waiver. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27

Page 78 - 132LR3049(37) Personal Services $0 $439,919 All Other $0 ($439,919)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in MaineCare disability determination services funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Office of MaineCare Services program pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $295,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $295,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $304,222

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $304,222 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates one Social Services Program Manager position from 76% General Fund and 24% Federal Block Grant Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program to 50% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $70,514 All Other $0 $5,946

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $76,460 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position from 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to 50% General Fund in the Mental Health Services - Children program and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $61,651 All Other $0 $5,669

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $67,320 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Reimbursement Specialist position to a Management Analyst I position funded 50% General Fund and 50%

Page 79 - 132LR3049(37) Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,365

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,365

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,364 All Other $0 $53

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,417 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted actuarial services funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program to assist with forecasting and fiscal management related to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,031,260

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,031,260 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes 2 Public Service Coordinator 1 positions and one Management Analyst II position funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $181,780 All Other $0 $10,884

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $192,664

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 3.000 Personal Services $0 $181,791 All Other $0 $16,907

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $198,698

Page 80 - 132LR3049(37) Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II position funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program through June 12, 2027 to assist with increased eligibility under MaineCare and rulemaking associated with federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $57,122 All Other $0 $3,628

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $60,750

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $57,127 All Other $0 $5,527

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $62,654 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reduces funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager III position to a Public Service Coordinator I position, transfers and reallocates the cost of the position from 60% General Fund and 40% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Department of Health and Human Services Central Operations program to 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $67,220 All Other $0 ($19,626)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $47,594

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $67,224 All Other $0 ($24,991)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $42,233 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one Provider Relations Specialist position and 2 Eligibility Specialist II positions funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program to support provider and staff training pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $143,742 All Other $0 $10,884

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $154,626

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 3.000 Personal Services $0 $143,757 All Other $0 $15,718

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $159,475 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for staff augmentation funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program to enable response to forthcoming additional guidance and rules regarding federal Public Law 119- 21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $150,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $150,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $154,689

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $154,689 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one Comprehensive Health Planner II position funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program to handle representation of program integrity appeals. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $57,122 All Other $0 $3,628

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $60,750

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $57,127 All Other $0 $5,527

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $62,654 Office of MaineCare Services 0129

Page 82 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides one-time funding for contracted actuarial services funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program to assist with forecasting and fiscal management related to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,031,260

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,031,260 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for staff augmentation funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program to enable response to forthcoming additional guidance and rules regarding federal Public Law 119- 21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $75,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $75,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $77,345

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $77,345 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for an increase in MaineCare disability determination services funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Office of MaineCare Services program pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $295,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $295,000

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $304,222

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $304,222 Office of MaineCare Services 0129

Page 83 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $42,194

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $42,194

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $130,538

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $130,538 PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,079,549

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,079,549 PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a supplemental payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes for MaineCare residents. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,386,060

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,386,060 PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect trends in health care costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,080,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,080,000 PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides funding to the department to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for direct care services under several MaineCare policy sections and state-funded home and community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $534,775

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $534,775

Page 84 - 132LR3049(37) Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. Any amount of the funding not needed for the federal victim assistance formula grant program must be disbursed in equal amounts to a statewide coalition of domestic violence resource centers and to a statewide coalition of sexual assault support centers to support community-based services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,000,000 Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Reduces funding one time for current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,000,000)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($3,000,000) Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for services for victims of domestic violence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for services for victims of sexual assault. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000 Residential Treatment Facilities Assessment Z197 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($150,000)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($150,000) Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219

Page 85 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Riverview Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($266) All Other $0 ($6)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($272) Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Adjusts funding for positions in the Riverview Psychiatric Center as a result of the decrease in the 2027 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage. The new blended rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 60.7875%. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($202,847) All Other $0 ($4,631)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($207,478) Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund and the Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund due to facility security's being moved to the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Capitol Police. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($403,323)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($403,323) State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0139 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 Social Services Supervisor positions funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program and 6 Social Services Supervisor positions funded 70% General Fund and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds in the State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance program to Social Services Program Specialist II positions, retroactive to February 23, 2024, and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding for one-time retroactive payments. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $70,226

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $70,226

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,567 All Other $0 $268

__________ __________

Page 86 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $8,835 State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0139 Initiative: Establishes 2 Management Analyst II positions funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding across programs to support requirements related to offsetting the reimbursement of federal income benefits to pay for a child's care. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,236,188

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,236,188 Traumatic Brain Injury Seed Z214 Initiative: Adjusts funding as a result of the increase in the state share of the blended Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for fiscal year 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,873

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,873 Universal Immunization Program Z121 Initiative: Provides funding in the Universal Immunization Program, Other Special Revenue Funds to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,000,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $10,000,000

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $200,608,783 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $399,589,831 FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE $0 $507,896 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $93,361,513 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND $0 $7,890,609

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $701,958,632 Sec. A-18. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE Low-income Home Energy Assistance - MSHA 0708 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for low-income electric ratepayer assistance.

Page 87 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $7,500,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,500,000 Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661 Initiative: Provides funding for emergency homeless shelters in the State to be allocated as part of the operations share of the shelter operating subsidy through the Maine State Housing Authority's emergency shelter and housing assistance program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,500,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,500,000 Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661 Initiative: Appropriates one-time funding for emergency homeless shelters in the State to be allocated as part of the operations share of the shelter operating subsidy through the Maine State Housing Authority's emergency shelter and housing assistance program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Shelter Operating Subsidy 0661 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for emergency homeless shelters in the State to be allocated as part of the operations share of the shelter operating subsidy through the Maine State Housing Authority's emergency shelter and housing assistance program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,250,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,250,000 Stable Home Fund Z405 Initiative: Provides one-time funds to continue the Maine Eviction Prevention Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $11,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $11,000,000

HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $23,250,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $23,250,000

Page 88 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. A-19. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 Initiative: Transfers one Secretary Associate Legal position from 60% General Fund and 40% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund to align the funding with the appropriate source and transfers funding for the associated All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $42,954 All Other $0 $2,426

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $45,380

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($42,954) All Other $0 ($2,426)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($45,380) Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 Initiative: Transfers one Maine Human Rights Investigator position from 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund to align the funding with the appropriate source and transfers funding for the associated All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $34,010 All Other $0 $1,516

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $35,526

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($34,010) All Other $0 ($1,516)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($35,526) Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Public Service Manager II position from 66% General Fund and 34% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund to align the funding with the appropriate source and transfers funding for the associated All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $56,996

Page 89 - 132LR3049(37) All Other $0 $2,062

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $59,058

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($56,996) All Other $0 ($2,062)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($59,058) Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 Initiative: Reallocates one Maine Human Rights Investigator position from 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund to align the funding with the appropriate source and transfers funding for the associated All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $30,743 All Other $0 $1,516

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $32,259

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($30,743) All Other $0 ($1,516)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($32,259)

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $172,223 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($172,223)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $0 Sec. A-20. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($706)

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Page 90 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($706) ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($268)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($268) Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program within the same fund for wildlife conflict management. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($163,446)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($163,446) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for fish hatchery improvements. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $250,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $250,000 Landowner Relations Z140 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 Deputy Game Warden positions to 3 Game Warden positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $74,655

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $74,655 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides funding across programs for the approved reorganization of one Public Relations Specialist position to a Marketing Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $3,157

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,157

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $1,576 All Other $0 $50

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__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,626 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program within the same fund for wildlife conflict management. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $163,446

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $163,446 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding across programs for the approved reorganization of one Public Relations Specialist position to a Marketing Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $3,157 All Other $0 $100

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,257 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one IF&W Resource Technician position to an IF&W Resource Biologist position and one IF&W Senior Resource Biologist position to an IF&W Resource Supervisor position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $4,187

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $4,187

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $12,673 All Other $0 $402

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $13,075

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,132 All Other $0 $68

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,200

Page 92 - 132LR3049(37) INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $81,999 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $13,075 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $256,109

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $351,183 Sec. A-21. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for increased insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $91,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $91,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to pay counsel fees related to weapons restriction orders and civil commitment cases. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,990,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,990,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Accounting Clerk I positions from range 9 to range 10. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,992

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $8,992 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Establishes 5 Electronic Filing Specialist positions and one Electronic Filing Supervisor position. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 6.000 Personal Services $0 $639,257 All Other $0 $28,380

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $667,637 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063

Page 93 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Establishes 3 Assistant Clerk positions and 2 Associate Clerk positions. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 5.000 Personal Services $0 $499,236 All Other $0 $33,650

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $532,886 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Director of State Judicial Marshals from range 22 to range 23, retroactive to May 14, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $40,731

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $40,731 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Establishes one IT Security Analyst position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $154,896 All Other $0 $5,050

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $159,946 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Supervisor Law Clerk position at range 6 to a Trial Chief position at range 7. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $12,139

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $12,139 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Division Supervisor I position to a Division Supervisor II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $7,341

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,341 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Internal Case Processing Lead position from range 10 to range 11.

Page 94 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $4,846

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $4,846 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Establishes 2 District Court Judge positions, 2 Deputy Marshal positions and 2 Assistant Clerk positions and provides funding to implement the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 6.000 Personal Services $0 $896,951 All Other $0 $81,860

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $978,811 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for increased insurance costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $91,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $91,000 Judicial - Debt Service Z097 Initiative: Provides funding for debt service costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,098,013

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $4,098,013 Judicial - Debt Service Z097 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for debt service costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,944,265

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,944,265 Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Z367 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for civil legal services for persons unable to afford a lawyer by increasing funds available for distribution by the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 18-A, subsection 1. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Z367

Page 95 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides one-time funding for civil legal services for persons unable to afford a lawyer by increasing funds available for distribution by the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 18-A, subsection 1. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,000,000

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $15,627,607

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $15,627,607 Sec. A-22. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Transfers one Principal Economic Research Analyst position from the Employment Security Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Workforce Research program, Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($166,066) All Other $0 ($2,489)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($168,555) Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Transfers one Office Specialist I position from the Workforce Research program to the Employment Services Activity program to align the funding with the work being performed. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $88,323 All Other $0 $4,490

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $92,813 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Continues one limited-period CareerCenter Consultant position previously established by financial order in fiscal year 2025-26 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $93,510 All Other $0 $19,214

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $112,724 Maine Apprenticeship Program Z375 Initiative: Continues one limited-period CareerCenter Consultant position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 683 through June 17, 2028. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $80,242 All Other $0 $8,840

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $89,082 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Rehabilitation Counselor II positions previously established by financial order in fiscal year 2025-26 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $307,914 All Other $0 $6,143

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $314,057 State Workforce Investment Board Z158 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $10,000 Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Transfers one Office Specialist I position from the Workforce Research program to the Employment Services Activity program to align the funding with the work being performed. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($88,323)

Page 97 - 132LR3049(37) All Other $0 ($4,640)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($92,963) Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Transfers one Principal Economic Research Analyst position from the Employment Security Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Workforce Research program, Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $166,066 All Other $0 $5,214

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $171,280

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $2,439,356 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $89,082

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $2,528,438 Sec. A-23. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LIBRARY, MAINE STATE Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Transfers funding for a contract for the Executive Director of Maine InfoNet's salary from the Maine State Library program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Statewide Library Information System program, General Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($118,559)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($118,559) Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Transfers one Library Section Supervisor position and related All Other costs from Federal Expenditures Fund to General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $146,035 All Other $0 $6,065

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $152,100

Page 98 - 132LR3049(37) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($146,035) All Other $0 ($6,065)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($152,100) Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Transfers one Librarian - Specialized Services position and related All Other costs from Federal Expenditures Fund to General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $133,598 All Other $0 $6,065

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $139,663

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($133,598) All Other $0 ($6,065)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($139,663) Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Transfers one Interlibrary Loan Coordinator position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund to 100% General Fund, one part-time Customer Representative Assistant II position from General Fund to Federal Expenditures Fund and one Librarian - Specialized Services position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund. All transfers are within the same program. This initiative also transfers funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($27,893) All Other $0 ($4,853)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($32,746)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $27,893 All Other $0 $4,853

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $32,746 Maine State Library 0217

Page 99 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Transfers funding from the Statewide Library Information System program to the Maine State Library program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $35,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $35,000 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, provides one-time funding to design a program to promote a public literacy and safety program related to artificial intelligence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $250,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $250,000 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, provides one-time funding for media and outreach to promote a public literacy and safety program related to artificial intelligence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $250,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $250,000 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Pursuant to the Governor's Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force recommendations, provides one-time funding for competitive grants to deploy and implement a public literacy and safety program related to artificial intelligence. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $250,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $250,000 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Librarian-Generalist position to a Librarian-Core Services position and one Office Associate II position to a Public Relations Specialist position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $13,776

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $13,776 Statewide Library Information System 0185 Initiative: Transfers funding for a contract for the Executive Director of Maine InfoNet's salary from the Maine State Library program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Statewide Library Information System program, General Fund.

Page 100 - 132LR3049(37) GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $118,559

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $118,559 Statewide Library Information System 0185 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Statewide Library Information System program to the Maine State Library program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($35,000)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($35,000)

LIBRARY, MAINE STATE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $1,141,352 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($377,576)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $763,776 Sec. A-24. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Community Resilience Partnership Z412 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position and All Other costs from the Community Resilience Partnership program to the State Resilience Fund program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($156,306) All Other $0 ($3,003,660)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($3,159,966) Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Safety Inspector III position to a Public Safety Inspector Supervisor position retroactive to August 21, 2024 and transfers All Other to Personal Services one time to fund the retroactive portion of the reclassification. This initiative also provides funding for authorized overtime. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $94,594 All Other $0 ($9,282)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $85,312

Page 101 - 132LR3049(37) Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Manufactured Housing Inspector position and one Manufactured Housing Inspector position from the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund. These transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. These employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $255,443

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $255,443 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Manufactured Housing Board program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $22,486

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $22,486 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Provides funding for an attorney position under the Department of the Attorney General. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $145,962

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $145,962 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Establishes one Resource Management Coordinator position and provides funding for training and support for local code enforcement officers. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $122,761 All Other $0 $13,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $135,761 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Provides funding for changes in retirement plans.

Page 102 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $2,137

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,137 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for changes in retirement plans. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $1,576

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,576 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Provides funding for the proposed reorganization of one Public Safety Inspector Supervisor position to a Public Service Manager II position. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $16,340

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $16,340 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Establishes one Resource Management Coordinator position for coordination of the training and certification program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $122,761 All Other $0 $10,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $132,761 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers funding from the All Other line category to the Personal Services line category to fund the proposed reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator II position to one Public Service Manager II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $12,037 All Other $0 ($12,037)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Provides funding for the proposed reorganization of one Senior Manufactured Housing Inspector position to a Public Service Manager I position and one Manufactured Housing Inspector position to a Senior Manufactured Housing Inspector position. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $18,535

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Page 103 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $18,535 Housing Opportunity Program Z418 Initiative: Transfers one Executive Director Manufactured Housing Board position and one Secretary Specialist position from the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund. These transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. These employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $244,057

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $244,057 Maine Climate Corps Program Z416 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to support the Maine Climate Corps Program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Maine Climate Corps Program Z416 Initiative: Reduces Legislative Count for one Senior Planner position that was continued as limited-period through June 19, 2027 in the Department of Education in Public Law 2025, chapter 388, Part A. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Maine Floodplain Program Z420 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position, one Planner II position and All Other costs from the Maine Floodplain Program to the State Resilience Fund program within the same respective funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($104,710) All Other $0 ($14,190)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($118,900)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000)

Page 104 - 132LR3049(37) Personal Services $0 ($134,251) All Other $0 ($49,909)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($184,160) Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides funding for the office's share of the cost for the financial and human resources service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $47,500

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $47,500 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides funding for DICAP costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $243,296

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $243,296 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Public Service Executive II position, 3 limited- period Public Service Manager II positions and related All Other costs from the Maine Office of Community Affairs program to the State Resilience Fund program within the same fund and changes the end date of the positions to September 30, 2029. This initiative also provides funding for All Other costs for a 5-year grant received from the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($598,336) All Other $0 ($35,652)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($633,988) Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the office's share of the cost for the financial and human resources service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $47,500

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $47,500 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Provides funding for All Other costs for a 5-year grant received from the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $226,110

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $226,110 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $10,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $10,000 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Reduces Legislative Count to correct an error for one Senior Planner position that was continued as a limited-period position through June 19, 2027 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in Public Law 2025, chapter 388, Part A. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 State Resilience Fund Z430 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position and related All Other costs from the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future program within the Executive Department to the State Resilience Fund program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same fund, and continues this position through September 30, 2029. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $156,630 All Other $0 $8,762

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $165,392 State Resilience Fund Z430 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position, one Planner II position and All Other costs from the Maine Floodplain Program to the State Resilience Fund program within the same respective funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $104,710 All Other $0 $14,190

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $118,900

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $134,251 All Other $0 $49,909

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $184,160 State Resilience Fund Z430 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position and All Other costs from the Community Resilience Partnership program to the State Resilience Fund program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $156,306 All Other $0 $3,003,660

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,159,966 State Resilience Fund Z430 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Public Service Executive II position, 3 limited- period Public Service Manager II positions and related All Other costs from the Maine Office of Community Affairs program to the State Resilience Fund program within the same fund and changes the end date of the positions to September 30, 2029. This initiative also provides funding for All Other costs for a 5-year grant received from the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $598,336 All Other $0 $4,832,943

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $5,431,279

MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $227,761 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $5,211,279 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $1,158,919

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $6,597,959 Sec. A-25. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Marine Science program, Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $118,684

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__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $124,138 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position, 2 limited- period Marine Resource Scientist II positions, one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist III position and 2 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions and all related All Other costs from the Bureau of Policy and Management program to the Bureau of Marine Science program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $741,293 All Other $0 $82,927

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $824,220 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Marine Resource Scientist III position from another Other Special Revenue Funds account within the same program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $45,577 All Other $0 $2,095

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $47,672 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Establishes a baseline allocation in the Marine Science Research and Boat Operations Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $202,559

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $202,559 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Management Analyst I position and one limited- period Public Service Coordinator I position from the Bureau of Marine Science program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Other Special Revenue Funds. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($307,409)

Page 108 - 132LR3049(37) All Other $0 ($14,126)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($321,535) Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual services and other operational support in order to effectively execute a more limited offshore wind monitoring program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $222,091

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $222,091 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Marine Resource Scientist III position to another Other Special Revenue Funds account within the same program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($45,577) All Other $0 ($2,095)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($47,672) Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Marine Resource Specialist position to a Marine Resource Scientist I position, retroactive to May 27, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $3,928

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,928

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $3,926 All Other $0 $180

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $4,106

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $7,853 All Other $0 $361

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $8,214 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Marine Resource Scientist III position to a Marine Resource Scientist IV position, retroactive to May 22, 2025.

Page 109 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $28,284 All Other $0 $1,300

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $29,584 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Marine Science program, Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($118,684)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($118,684) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position, 2 limited- period Marine Resource Scientist II positions, one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist III position and 2 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions and all related All Other costs from the Bureau of Policy and Management program to the Bureau of Marine Science program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($741,293) All Other $0 ($82,927)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($824,220) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Eliminates one limited-period Marine Resource Specialist position inadvertently continued in Public Law 2025, chapter 388. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 ($103,407)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($103,407) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Management Analyst I position and one limited- period Public Service Coordinator I position from the Bureau of Marine Science program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $248,279 All Other $0 $11,409

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $259,688 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258

Page 110 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Executive II position from range 34 to range 36, retroactive to September 10, 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $37,239

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $37,239 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $15,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $15,000 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes a baseline allocation in the Division of Administrative Services Federal Expenditures Fund account. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $500 Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture Z154 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Planning and Research Associate II position to a Marine Resource Management Coordinator position, retroactive to December 17, 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $23,190

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $23,190 Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture Z154 Initiative: Provides allocations to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $74,404

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $74,404 Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Planning and Research Associate I position to one Management Analyst II position, retroactive to April 18, 2025, and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $13,558 All Other $0 $329

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Page 111 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $13,887 Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Z295 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Executive II position from range 34 to range 36, retroactive to August 20, 2024, and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $9,459

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $9,459

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $28,382 All Other $0 $550

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $28,932

MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $73,816 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($163,859) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $603,836

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $513,793 Sec. A-26. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE Maine Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund - Casino Z167 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,163)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($2,163) Maine Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund - Casino Z167 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($13,454)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($13,454)

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MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($15,617)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 ($15,617) Sec. A-27. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF Manufactured Housing Board 0351 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Manufactured Housing Board program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($22,486)

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 ($22,486) Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation 0352 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Manufactured Housing Inspector position and one Manufactured Housing Inspector position from the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund. These transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. These employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (2.000) Personal Services $0 ($255,823)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($255,823) Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation 0352 Initiative: Transfers one Executive Director Manufactured Housing Board position and one Secretary Specialist position from the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation program within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund. These transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. These employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances.

Page 113 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (2.000) Personal Services $0 ($244,437)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($244,437)

PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 ($22,486) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($500,260)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 ($522,746) Sec. A-28. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, MAINE Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 0033 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation in delivering broadcast and emergency alert services on the State's public television and radio network. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $200,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $200,000 Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation 0033 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation in delivering broadcast and emergency alert services on the State's public television and radio network. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $200,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $200,000

PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION, MAINE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $400,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $400,000 Sec. A-29. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

Page 114 - 132LR3049(37) PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Establishes one District Defender position, 2 Assistant Defender II positions, one Paralegal position and one Field Investigator position to provide indigent legal services in areas of the State with the greatest need and provides funding for office rent and related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 5.000 Personal Services $0 $673,913 All Other $0 $99,477

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $773,390 Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Establishes 2 Assistant Defender I positions and one Paralegal position to support the establishment of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services, parents counsel division and provides funding for office rent and related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 3.000 Personal Services $0 $487,668 All Other $0 $134,580

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $622,248 Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Provides allocations to align with projected resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $210,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $210,000

PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $1,395,638 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $210,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,605,638 Sec. A-30. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Public Safety 0088

Page 115 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $139,498 All Other $0 $8,150

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $147,648 Capitol Police - Bureau of 0101 Initiative: Transfers 4 Capitol Police Officer positions and one Capitol Police Sergeant position from Other Special Revenue Funds to General Fund within the same program and provides funding that was not provided in a previous initiative for the positions and related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 5.000 Personal Services $0 $725,206 All Other $0 $59,696

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $784,902

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (5.000) Personal Services $0 ($725,206) All Other $0 ($59,696)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($784,902) Computer Crimes 0048 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Supervisor Computer Forensic Lab positions from range 29 to range 31. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $19,433

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $19,433 Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one MCJA Assistant Director position to a Public Service Manager II position, retroactive to May 29, 2025. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $16,158 All Other $0 $4,757

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $20,915 EMS Stabilization and Sustainability Program Z382

Page 116 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides baseline allocation in the EMS Stabilization and Sustainability Program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $500

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $500 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Establishes one Fire Investigation Sergeant position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $163,076 All Other $0 $13,616

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $176,692 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position from range 29 to range 32. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $19,031

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $19,031 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of 3 Public Safety Inspector III positions to 3 Public Safety Inspector Supervisor positions, retroactive to August 21, 2024, and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $233,141 All Other $0 $754

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $233,895 Gambling Control Board Z002 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($758,533)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($758,533) Gambling Control Board Z002 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources.

Page 117 - 132LR3049(37) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($44,589)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($44,589) Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,100,000

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $4,100,000 State Police 0291 Initiative: Establishes 4 State Police Detective positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 4.000 Personal Services $0 $498,456 All Other $0 $30,052

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $528,508 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 5 Senior Laboratory Scientist positions from range 29 to range 31 and related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $38,933

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $38,933 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in rent for the northern field troop barracks. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $65,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $65,000 State Police 0291 Initiative: Establishes one State Police Lieutenant position and provides funding for related All Other costs for additional staffing related to the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. This initiative also provides funding for one Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicle for this position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $118,257 All Other $0 $37,164

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $186,621 State Police 0291 Initiative: Establishes one Forensic Chemist II position and one DNA Forensic Analyst position and provides funding for related All Other costs, a mobile office unit and a contracted trainer for the tracking system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 2.000 Personal Services $0 $173,658 All Other $0 $93,389

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $267,047 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 8 Public Safety Mechanic positions to 8 Auto Mechanic III positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $20,216

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $20,216

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $6,831

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $6,831 Turnpike Enforcement 0547 Initiative: Establishes one State Police Sergeant position, 2 State Police Corporal positions and 4 State Police Trooper positions and provides funding for related All Other costs to increase coverage on the Maine Turnpike. This initiative also provides funding for 7 vehicles for those 7 positions. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 7.000 Personal Services $0 $1,040,648 All Other $0 $190,958 Capital Expenditures $0 $385,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,616,606 Turnpike Enforcement 0547 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 8 Public Safety Mechanic positions to 8 Auto Mechanic III positions. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $8,356

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__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $8,356

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $1,929,691 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $4,100,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $623,419

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $6,653,110 Sec. A-31. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Office Specialist I position to an Office Specialist II position, retroactive to July 2024, and provides one-time funding for the retroactive costs associated with the reclassification. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $15,539

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $15,539 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for the lease of new voter tabulation machines. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $792,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $792,000 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $314,167

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $314,167 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator I position and All Other costs from the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions program to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women program within the same funds to align funding with actual operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27

Page 120 - 132LR3049(37) POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($143,493) All Other $0 ($27,196)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($170,689)

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($8,290)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($8,290) Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Z455 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator I position and All Other costs from the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions program to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women program within the same funds to align funding with actual operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $143,493 All Other $0 $27,196

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $170,689

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $8,290

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $8,290

SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $792,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $329,706

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,121,706 Sec. A-32. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF Debt Service - Treasury 0021 Initiative: Reduces funding one time based on anticipated authorized general obligation bonds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($14,752,057)

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__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($14,752,057) Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund 0472 Initiative: Increases funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $741,723

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $741,723 Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund 0472 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,115,378

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,115,378 State - Municipal Revenue Sharing 0020 Initiative: Increases funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,966,891

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,966,891 State - Municipal Revenue Sharing 0020 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,461,512

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $4,461,512

TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 ($14,752,057) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $9,285,504

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 ($5,466,553) Sec. A-33. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

Page 122 - 132LR3049(37) Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides funding for an annual contract with the Maine Education Policy Research Institute. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $250,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $250,000 Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to support commercially promising faculty, staff and student research at the University of Maine System in emerging areas of state and national interest and economic opportunity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($306,923)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($306,923) University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($52,185)

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($52,185)

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $2,250,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 ($359,108)

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,890,892 Sec. A-34. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION, MAINE

Page 123 - 132LR3049(37) Maine Health Data Organization 0848 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Maine Health Data Organization for data collection and initial implementation of a reporting dashboard to calculate the care gap for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services services. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $133,768

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $133,768 Sec. A-35. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the increase in the unfunded actuarial liability created as a result of allowing employees of the Department of Health and Human Services who provide crisis outreach and crisis services to adults with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities in a community-based or residential setting to participate in the 1998 Special Plan. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,876,610

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,876,610 Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the increase in the unfunded actuarial liability as a result of allowing service retirement benefits for employees employed in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner within the Department of the Attorney General earned under the regular state employee and teacher plan to be calculated under the 1998 Special Plan. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $483,270

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $483,270

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

GENERAL FUND $0 $2,359,880

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $2,359,880 PART B Sec. B-1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

Page 124 - 132LR3049(37) AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: RECLASSIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $42,487 All Other $0 ($42,487)

__________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Sec. B-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Environmental Protection 0251 Initiative: RECLASSIFICATIONS OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $19,848

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $19,848 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: RECLASSIFICATIONS OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $74,877 All Other $0 $1,964

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $76,841 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: RECLASSIFICATIONS FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $23,675 All Other $0 $343

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $24,018

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $66,432 All Other $0 $845

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $67,277

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $24,018 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $163,966

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $187,984 PART C Sec. C-1. Mill expectation. The mill expectation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15671-A for fiscal year 2026-27 is 5.645. Sec. C-2. Total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12. The total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 for fiscal year 2026-27 is as follows:

2026-27

TOTAL Total Operating Allocation

Total operating allocation pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15683

$1,687,739,449

Total operating allocation for public charter schools pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15683-B

$40,404,647

Total adjustments to state subsidy pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689 included in subsidizable costs and total other subsidizable costs pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15681-A

$770,551,816

Total Operating Allocation and Subsidizable Costs

Total operating allocation pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15683 and total other subsidizable costs pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15681-A

$2,498,695,912

Total Debt Service Allocation

Total debt service allocation pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15683-A

$4,479,686

Total Adjustments and Targeted Education Funds

Adjustments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689

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Audit adjustments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 4 $0

Educating students in long-term drug treatment center adjustments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 5 $249,607

Minimum teacher salary adjustment pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 7-A $0

Regionalization, consolidation and efficiency assistance adjustments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 9 $6,506,869

Maine Care seed payments adjustments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 14 $3,000,000

Special education budgetary hardship adjustment pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 15 $100,000

English learner budgetary hardship adjustment pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 16 $500,000

Total adjustments to the state share of total allocation pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689 $10,356,476

Targeted education funds pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A

Special education costs for state agency clients pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 1 $26,250,000

Essential programs and services components contract pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 3 $300,000

Data management and support services for essential programs and services pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 10 $10,750,000

Postsecondary course payments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 11 $5,500,000

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National board certification salary supplement pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 12 $0

Learning through technology program pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 12-A $14,000,000

Jobs for Maine's Graduates, including costs for postsecondary education, pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 13 $3,881,379

Maine School of Science and Mathematics, pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 14 $3,615,347

Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 15 $9,758,979

Transportation administration pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 16 $300,000

Special education for juvenile offenders pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 17 $420,326

Comprehensive early college programs funding (bridge year program) pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 23 $1,000,000

Community schools pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 25 $250,000

Musical instruments and professional development in rural schools pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 28 $50,000

Major capital projects principal payments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 29 $91,916,877

Major capital projects interest payments pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 29 $30,682,975

Adult education pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A, subsection 30 $4,000,000

Total targeted education funds pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689-A $202,675,883

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Enhancing student performance and opportunity pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A

Career and technical education costs pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A, subsection 1 $82,351,963

College transitions programs through adult education programs pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A, subsection 2 $450,000

National industry standards for career and technical education pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A, subsection 6 $2,000,000

Career and technical education middle school grant program pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A, subsection 8 $500,000

Career and technical education early childhood education program expansion support pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A, subsection 10 $100,000

Total enhancing student performance and opportunity pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15688-A $85,401,963

Total Cost of Funding Public Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12

Total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 for the fiscal year pursuant to Title 20-A, chapter 606-B, not including normal retirement costs $2,801,609,920

Total normal cost of teacher retirement $69,763,590

Total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 for the fiscal year pursuant to Title 20-A, chapter 606-B, including normal retirement costs $2,871,373,510

Total cost of state contribution to unfunded actuarial liabilities of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that are attributable to teachers, retired teachers' health insurance and retired teachers' life insurance for fiscal year 2026-27 pursuant to Title 5, chapters 421 and 423, excluding the normal cost of teacher retirement $292,083,135

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Total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12, plus state contributions to the unfunded actuarial liabilities of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that are attributable to teachers, retired teachers' health insurance and retired teachers' life insurance for fiscal year 2026- 27 pursuant to Title 5, chapters 421 and 423 $3,163,456,645 Sec. C-3. Local and state contributions to total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12. The local contribution and the state contribution appropriation provided for general purpose aid for local schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 is calculated as follows:

2026-27 2026-27

LOCAL STATE Local and State Contributions to the Total Cost of Funding Public Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12

Local and state contributions to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15683, subject to statewide distributions required by law $1,292,118,080 $1,579,255,430

State contribution to the total cost of unfunded actuarial liabilities of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that are attributable to teachers, retired teachers' health insurance and retired teachers' life insurance for fiscal year 2026-27 pursuant to Title 5, chapters 421 and 423 excluding the normal cost of teacher retirement

$292,083,135

State contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 plus state contribution to the total cost of unfunded actuarial liabilities of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System that are attributable to teachers, retired teachers' health insurance and retired teachers' life insurance pursuant to Title 5, chapters 421 and 423

$1,871,338,565 Sec. C-4. Authorization of payments. If the State's continued obligation for any individual component contained in those sections of this Part that set the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 and the local and state

Page 130 - 132LR3049(37) contributions for that purpose exceeds the level of funding provided for that component, any unexpended balances occurring in other programs may be applied to avoid proration of payments for any individual component. Any unexpended balances from this Part may not lapse but must be carried forward for the same purpose. Sec. C-5. Limit of State's obligation. Those sections of this Part that set the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 and the local and state contributions for that purpose may not be construed to require the State to provide payments that exceed the appropriation of funds for general purpose aid for local schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. PART D Sec. D-1. PL 2023, c. 3, Pt. C, §5, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. D, §1, is further amended to read: Sec. C-5. Continuation of limited-period positions. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, limited-period positions funded with the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery funds authorized in Public Law 2021, chapter 483, "An Act To Provide Allocations for the Distribution of State Fiscal Recovery Funds," may be extended beyond 2 years by financial order but not later than December 31, 2026 May 31, 2027. Sec. D-2. PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. D, §2 is amended to read: Sec. D-2. Adjustments to allocations. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 746 or any other provision of law to the contrary, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery funds allocated to departments, agencies and programs may be adjusted in fiscal years 2023-24, 2024-25 and, 2025-26 and 2026-27 either within the same department or agency or between departments or agencies on recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services shall report any adjustments to allocations made pursuant to this section to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs at least quarterly. Sec. D-3. PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. D, §4 is amended to read: Sec. D-4. Calculation and transfer. The State Budget Officer shall calculate the cost of extending positions necessary to complete authorized projects initially funded with funds received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The State Budget Officer shall transfer the amounts by financial order upon the approval of the Governor. These transfers are considered adjustments to allocations in fiscal year 2023-24, 2024-25 or, 2025-26 or 2026-27. PART E Sec. E-1. 5 MRSA §286, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3, is repealed. Sec. E-2. 5 MRSA §286, 6th ¶, as amended by PL 2025, c. 48, Pt. B, §3, is further amended to read: A reserve fund, administered by the Executive Director of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation and the State Human Resources Officer with approval of the

Page 131 - 132LR3049(37) Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, is created within the Accident, Sickness and Health Insurance Internal Service Fund to protect the program from unexpected losses and self-insured losses and related expenses incurred in the provision of health and dental benefits for the eligible participants. The fund is a continuing fund and may not lapse. The Treasurer of State shall invest the fund. All proceeds of these investments accrue to the fund. Sec. E-3. 5 MRSA §286-A, as corrected by RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. B, §2 and affected by §50, is repealed. Sec. E-4. 5 MRSA §957, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §5 and PL 2023, c. 412, §3, is further amended to read: 4. Funds. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall receive and disburse funds made available to the program through the provisions of section 286‑A state employee health insurance program under section 286. The State Human Resources Officer shall oversee the implementation and administration of the program. Funds made available to the department for the purposes of this section, from any source, may not lapse, but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be expended for the same purpose. Sec. E-5. 5 MRSA §1731, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. O, §4, is further amended to read: A reserve fund, referred to in this chapter as the "self-insurance fund," is created to indemnify the State or the State's designated payee for self-insured retention losses and related loss adjustment expenses from those perils insured against under a deductible or self-insured retention program, as recommended by the State Controller and approved by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. With the approval of the commissioner, the self-insurance fund may be used for loss prevention programs administered by either the risk management division within the Office of the State Controller or the Bureau of Human Resources. The total amount of the self-insurance fund provided for loss prevention programs in any given year may not exceed 5% of the self- insurance fund as of July 1st of that fiscal year. The self-insurance fund is a continuing fund and does not lapse. Funds provided from the self-insurance fund to the Bureau of Human Resources are similarly nonlapsing and are carried forward through the Bureau of Human Resources' Dedicated Revenue Account reserve fund established within the Accident, Sickness and Health Insurance Internal Service Fund under section 286. Sec. E-6. 5 MRSA §7034, sub-§9, as amended by PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §93, is further amended to read: 9. Administer state employee health insurance program. Administer a health insurance program that is consistent with the rules adopted by the State Employee Health Commission and the requirements of sections 285 to 286‑A, 285-A and 286; Sec. E-7. 5 MRSA §7036, sub-§24, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. III, §18 and affected by Pt. RRR and amended by c. 591, Pt. III, §18, is further amended to read: 24. Administer state employee health insurance program for state employees. Administer the Employee Health Insurance Program state employee health insurance program and the fund accounts established for this purpose by sections 286, 286‑A and 1731;

Page 132 - 132LR3049(37) PART F Sec. F-1. 5 MRSA §1532, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 424, §1, is amended to read: 9. Emergency funding for nonprofit food banks. During a state of emergency declared in accordance with Title 37‑B, section 742, subsection 1 that exceeds 10 days, the Governor, in accordance with rules adopted by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, may distribute up to $400,000 $4,000,000 from the stabilization fund to nonprofit entities, including food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens, that provide or distribute food to low-income, indigent or unemployed individuals or households without charge. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall adopt rules to prescribe the manner in which the funds distributed under this subsection must be disbursed. The commissioner may leverage funds distributed under this subsection to match any relevant federal funding available for qualifying food programs in the State. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as described in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The Governor may not suspend under Title 37‑B, section 742, subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (1) rules adopted under this subsection. Sec. F-2. 5 MRSA §1532, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Emergency heating assistance. During a state of emergency declared in accordance with Title 37-B, section 742, subsection 1 that exceeds 10 days, the Governor, in coordination with the Maine State Housing Authority, may distribute up to $1,500,000 from the stabilization fund to the Maine State Housing Authority without charge to be used for the administration of benefit payments for emergency heating assistance. The Maine State Housing Authority shall return any of the funds distributed pursuant to this subsection if federal funding becomes available at a later time. Any funds returned by the Maine State Housing Authority must be deposited to the stabilization fund. Sec. F-3. 5 MRSA §1532, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 11. Emergency nutrition assistance. During a state of emergency declared in accordance with Title 37-B, section 742, subsection 1 that exceeds 10 days, the Governor, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, may distribute up to $30,000,000 from the stabilization fund to the Department of Health and Human Services without charge to be used for the administration of benefit payments for the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program of the federal Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Department of Health and Human Services shall return any of the funds distributed pursuant to this subsection if federal funding becomes available at a later time. Any funds returned by the Department of Health and Human Services must be deposited to the stabilization fund. PART G Sec. G-1. 5 MRSA §1591, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. N, §1, is further amended to read: 1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services must apply:

Page 133 - 132LR3049(37) A. Any balance remaining in the Salary Plan program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; B. Any balance remaining in the General Fund Capital, Construction, Repairs, Improvements - Administrative program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; C. Any balance remaining in the Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; and D. Any balance remaining in the Central Administrative Applications program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year.; E. Any balance remaining in the Information Services program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; and F. Any balance remaining in the Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year. PART H Sec. H-1. 5 MRSA §135, first ¶, as amended by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. CC, §2, is further amended to read: The Treasurer of State may deposit the money, including trust funds of the State, in any national bank or in any banking institution, trust company, state or federal savings and loan association or mutual savings bank organized under the laws of this State or having a location in the State except as provided in chapter 161. Before making a deposit, the Treasurer of State must consider the rating of the banking institution, trust company, state or federal savings and loan association or mutual savings bank on its most recent assessment conducted pursuant to the federal Community Reinvestment Act, 12 United States Code, Section 2901. The Treasurer of State may transfer funds into and out of the respective funds in the cash pool as circumstances may require to meet current obligations and shall request the State Controller to effect such transfers by journal entry as set forth in section 131‑B. When there is excess money in the State Treasury that is not needed to meet current obligations, the Treasurer of State may invest, with the concurrence of the State Controller or the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and with the consent of the Governor, those amounts in bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other obligations of the United States and its agencies and instrumentalities that mature not more than 36 months from the date of investment or in repurchase agreements that mature within the succeeding 12 months that are secured by obligations of the United States and its agencies and instrumentalities, prime commercial paper, tax-exempt obligations and corporate bonds rated "AAA" that mature not more than 36 months from the date of investment, banker's acceptances or so-called "no-load" shares of any investment company registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that complies

Page 134 - 132LR3049(37) with Rule 2a-7 guidelines and maintains a constant share price. The Treasurer of State may participate in the securities loan market by loaning state-owned bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness of the Federal Government, only if loans are fully collateralized by treasury bills or cash. The Treasurer of State shall seek competitive bids for investments except when, after a reasonable investigation, it appears that an investment of the desired maturity is procurable by the State from only one source. Interest earned on those investments of money must be credited to the respective funds, except that interest earned on investments of special revenue funds and internal service funds, unless otherwise specified, must be credited to the General Fund of the State. Effective July 1, 1995, interest earned on investments of the Highway Fund must be credited to the Highway Fund. Interest earned on funds of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must be credited to the General Fund. Interest earned on funds of the Baxter State Park Authority must be credited to the Baxter State Park Fund. This section does not prevent the deposit for safekeeping or custodial care of the securities of the several funds of the State in banks or safe deposit companies in this State or any other state, nor the deposit of state funds required by the terms of custodial contracts or agreements negotiated in accordance with the laws of this State. All custodial contracts and agreements are subject to the approval of the Governor. Sec. H-2. 5 MRSA §1827, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. H, §10, is amended to read: 6. Internal service fund accounts. Maintain or establish, through the Office of the State Controller, an internal service fund account for each of the central services described in subsections 1 to 5. The funds deposited in the account must include, but are not limited to, appropriations made to the account, funds transferred to the account from within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, and funds received from state departments and agencies using the services provided by the central services and earnings by the fund from the Treasurer of State's pool. Each of the central services described in subsections 1 to 5 may levy charges according to a rate schedule recommended by the Director of the Bureau of General Services and approved by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services against all departments and agencies using their services. PART I Sec. I-1. 5 MRSA §1827, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. H, §10, is amended to read: 1. Postal service. Purchase or contract for all postal service required for the use of State Government or any department or agency thereof of State Government. Such services must be available to all departments and agencies of State Government and may be available to the University of Maine System or any political subdivision, educational institution or qualifying nonprofit organization in the State; Sec. I-2. 5 MRSA §1827, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. H, §10, is amended to read: 3. Central warehouse; procurement services. Establish and operate, with the approval of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, a warehouse that, in the judgment of the Director of the Bureau of General Services, is determined necessary for the storage and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment by resale, rental or

Page 135 - 132LR3049(37) other method, required for use by State Government or any department or agency, or any political subdivision or school administrative unit. The Director of the Bureau of General Services may establish, administer and oversee a state purchasing card program for the purpose of facilitating the efficient acquisition and payment of goods and services by departments and agencies of State Government in accordance with applicable procurement laws, rules and policies. Participation in the state purchasing card program by departments and agencies must be in accordance with guidelines approved by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. In accordance with section 1587, the Director of the Bureau of General Services may purchase, lease, lease-purchase or enter into other financing agreements for the acquisition of equipment in accordance with this subsection when it can be demonstrated that any such action or agreement provides a clear cost advantage to the State; PART J Sec. J-1. 5 MRSA §13080-Q, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2013, c. 413, §1, is further amended to read: D. Payments made to the fund may not be made for tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2026 2031. Sec. J-2. 5 MRSA §13080-S, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2021, c. 18, §1, is further amended to read: 3. Deposit and payment of revenue. On or before July 15th of each year prior to 2026, the assessor shall deposit an amount equal to 50% of the employment tax increment for the preceding year into a contingent account established, maintained and administered by the State Controller. On or before July 15th of each year beginning after 2025, the assessor shall deposit an amount equal to 100% of the employment tax increment for the preceding year into a contingent account established, maintained and administered by the State Controller. On or before July 31st of each year, the assessor shall pay that amount to the fund. PART K Sec. K-1. 36 MRSA §111, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2025, c. 432, §1 and affected by §2, is further amended to read: 1-A. Code. "Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2024 2025. Sec. K-2. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶QQ is enacted to read: QQ. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2030, an amount equal to the deduction for domestic research or experimental expenditures claimed by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 174A(a) or pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302(f)(2) multiplied by the applicable percentage. Except for a tax shelter prohibited from using the cash receipts and disbursements method of accounting under the Code, Section 448(a)(3), this paragraph does not apply to a taxpayer that meets the gross receipts test of the Code, Section 448(c) for the taxable year. For purposes of this paragraph, "applicable percentage" means:

Page 136 - 132LR3049(37) (1) For tax years beginning in 2025, 100%; (2) For tax years beginning in 2026, 70%, except that "applicable percentage" means, for the same period, 100% for deductions claimed pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302(f)(2); (3) For tax years beginning in 2027, 50%; (4) For tax years beginning in 2028, 30%; and (5) For tax years beginning in 2029, 10%. Sec. K-3. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶RR is enacted to read: RR. An amount equal to the net increase in depreciation attributable to the depreciation deduction claimed by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 168(n). Sec. K-4. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶SS is enacted to read: SS. An amount equal to the amount of gain excluded from federal gross income by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 1400Z-2(a) with respect to amounts invested in a qualified opportunity zone after December 31, 2026. Sec. K-5. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶TT is enacted to read: TT. Upon the sale of any property acquired after December 31, 2026, an amount equal to an increase in basis made by the taxpayer pursuant to the Code, Section 1400Z-2(b)(2)(B)(iii) or Section 1400Z-2(c). Sec. K-6. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶UU is enacted to read: UU. An amount equal to the amount of gain excluded from federal gross income by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 1202(a)(1) with respect to sales of qualified small business stock first acquired after July 3, 2025. Sec. K-7. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶BBB is enacted to read: BBB. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2031, an amount equal to the sum of the following: (1) An amount equal to the amortization deductions allowable for domestic research or experimental expenditures under former Section 174 of the Code, prior to the enactment of the federal Public Law 119-21, with respect to expenditures that are paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021 and before January 1, 2026 for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph QQ; and (2) An amortization deduction for domestic research or experimental expenditures, except those described in subparagraph (1), for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph QQ in a prior tax year. The amortization deduction is equal to the amount of the addition modification attributable to such expenditures allowed to be ratably apportioned under federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302 over a period beginning with the taxable year immediately following the taxable year in which the addition modification was required and ending in the taxable year beginning in 2030. Sec. K-8. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶CCC is enacted to read:

Page 137 - 132LR3049(37) CCC. An amount equal to the net increase in depreciation attributable to the depreciation deductions allowable under Sections 167 and 168 of the Code that would have been applicable to that property had the depreciation deduction under the Code, Section 168(n) not been claimed with respect to such property for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph RR in a prior year. Upon the taxable disposition of property to which this paragraph applies, the amount of any gain or loss includable in federal taxable income must be adjusted for Maine income tax purposes by an amount equal to the difference between the addition modification for such property under subsection 1, paragraph RR and the subtraction modification allowed pursuant to this paragraph. The total amount of subtraction claimed for property under this paragraph for all tax years may not exceed the addition modifications under subsection 1, paragraph RR for the same property. Sec. K-9. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶DDD is enacted to read: DDD. To the extent included in federal adjusted gross income pursuant to the Code, Section 1400Z-2(b) the amount of gain for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph SS in a prior tax year. Sec. K-10. 36 MRSA §5124-C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §§4 and 5, is further amended by amending the section headnote to read: §5124-C. Standard deduction; resident on or after January 1, 2018 2020 Sec. K-11. 36 MRSA §5124-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 616, Pt. X, §2, is repealed. Sec. K-12. 36 MRSA §5124-C, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §4, is further amended to read: 1-A. Amount; before January 1, 2026 2025. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020 and before January 1, 2026 2025, the standard deduction of a resident individual is equal to the federal standard deduction, subject to the phase-out under subsection 2. Sec. K-13. 36 MRSA §5124-C, sub-§1-B, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §5, is amended to read: 1-B. Amount; on or after before January 1, 2026. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 2025 and before January 1, 2026, the standard deduction of a resident individual is equal to the sum of the basic standard deduction and the additional standard deduction, subject to the phase-out under subsection 2. A. The basic standard deduction is: (1) For single individuals and married persons filing separate returns, $12,000; (2) For individuals filing as heads of households, the amount allowed under subparagraph (1) multiplied by 1.5; and (3) For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses, the amount allowed under subparagraph (1) multiplied by 2.

Page 138 - 132LR3049(37) B. The additional standard deduction is the amount allowed under the Code, Section 63(c)(3). Sec. K-14. 36 MRSA §5124-C, sub-§1-C is enacted to read: 1-C. Amount; before January 1, 2027. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and before January 1, 2027, the standard deduction of a resident individual is equal to the sum of the basic standard deduction and the additional standard deduction, subject to the phase-out under subsection 2. A. The basic standard deduction is: (1) For single individuals and married persons filing separate returns, $15,700; (2) For individuals filing as heads of households, the amount allowed under subparagraph (1) multiplied by 1.5; and (3) For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses, the amount allowed under subparagraph (1) multiplied by 2. B. The additional standard deduction is the amount allowed under the Code, Section 63(c)(3). Sec. K-15. 36 MRSA §5124-C, sub-§1-D is enacted to read: 1-D. Amount; on or after January 1, 2027. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, the standard deduction of a resident individual is equal to the federal standard deduction, subject to the phase-out under subsection 2. Sec. K-16. 36 MRSA §5126, as amended by PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. B, §6, is repealed. Sec. K-17. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶LL is enacted to read: LL. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2030, an amount equal to the deduction for domestic research or experimental expenditures claimed by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 174A(a) or pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302(f)(2) multiplied by the applicable percentage. Except for a tax shelter prohibited from using the cash receipts and disbursements method of accounting under the Code, Section 448(a)(3), this paragraph does not apply to any taxpayer that meets the gross receipts test of the Code, Section 448(c) for the taxable year. For purposes of this paragraph, "applicable percentage" means: (1) For tax years beginning in 2025, 100%; (2) For tax years beginning in 2026, 70%, except that "applicable percentage" means, for the same period, 100% for deductions claimed pursuant to federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302(f)(2); (3) For tax years beginning in 2027, 50%; (4) For tax years beginning in 2028, 30%; and (5) For tax years beginning in 2029, 10%. Sec. K-18. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶MM is enacted to read:

Page 139 - 132LR3049(37) MM. An amount equal to the net increase in depreciation attributable to the depreciation deduction claimed by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 168(n). Sec. K-19. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶NN is enacted to read: NN. An amount equal to the amount of gain excluded from federal gross income by the taxpayer under the Code, Section 1400Z-2(a) with respect to the amount invested in a qualified opportunity zone after December 31, 2026. Sec. K-20. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§1, ¶OO is enacted to read: OO. Upon the sale of any property acquired after December 31, 2026, an amount equal to any increase in basis made by the taxpayer pursuant to the Code, Section 1400Z-2(b)(2)(B)(iii) or Section 1400Z-2(c). Sec. K-21. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ¶EE, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. D, §3 and affected by §4, is amended to read: EE. An amount equal to 50% of the apportionable global intangible low-taxed net CFC tested income that the taxpayer included in federal gross income during the taxable year in accordance with the Code, Section 951A, net of related expenses and other related deductions deducted in computing federal taxable income. The amount included in the sales factor of any apportionment formula employed to attribute apportionable income to this State the taxpayer included in federal gross income during the taxable year in accordance with the Code, Section 951A is 50% of the amount included in federal gross income. Sec. K-22. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ¶KK is enacted to read: KK. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2031, an amount equal to the sum of the following: (1) An amount equal to the amortization deductions allowable for domestic research or experimental expenditures under former Section 174 of the Code, prior to the enactment of the federal Public Law 119-21, with respect to expenditures that are paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021 and before January 1, 2026 for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph LL; and (2) An amortization deduction for domestic research or experimental expenditures, except those described in subparagraph (1), for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph LL in a prior tax year. The amortization deduction is equal to the amount of the addition modification attributable to such expenditures allowed to be ratably apportioned under federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302 over a period beginning with the taxable year immediately following the taxable year in which the addition modification was required and ending in the taxable year beginning in 2030. Sec. K-23. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ¶LL is enacted to read: LL. An amount equal to the net increase in depreciation attributable to the depreciation deductions allowable under Sections 167 and 168 of the Code that would have been applicable to that property had the depreciation deduction under the Code, Section

Page 140 - 132LR3049(37) 168(n) not been claimed with respect to such property for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph MM in a prior year. Upon the taxable disposition of property to which this paragraph applies, the amount of any gain or loss includable in federal taxable income must be adjusted for Maine income tax purposes by an amount equal to the difference between the addition modification for such property under subsection 1, paragraph MM and the subtraction modification allowed pursuant to this paragraph. The total amount of subtraction claimed for property under this paragraph for all tax years may not exceed the addition modifications under subsection 1, paragraph MM for the same property. Sec. K-24. 36 MRSA §5200-A, sub-§2, ¶MM is enacted to read: MM. To the extent included in federal taxable income pursuant to the Code, Section 1400Z-2(b), the amount of gain for which an addition was required under subsection 1, paragraph NN in a prior tax year. Sec. K-25. 36 MRSA §5219-SS, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. C, §§6 to 11 and c. 388, Pt. Q, §§1 and 2, is further amended to read: §5219-SS. Dependent exemption tax credit 1. Resident taxpayer; tax years beginning before 2026. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026, a resident individual is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part equal to $300 for each qualifying child and dependent of the taxpayer for whom the taxpayer was eligible to claim the federal child tax credit pursuant to the Code, Section 24 for the same taxable year, subject to the phase-out provisions under subsection 4. 1-A. Resident taxpayer; tax years beginning 2026 or after. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, a resident individual is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part equal to $300 for each dependent of the taxpayer for whom the taxpayer was eligible to claim the federal personal exemption pursuant to the Code, Section 151 in an amount greater than $0 for the same taxable year, subject to the phase- out provisions under subsection 4. 2. Nonresident taxpayer; tax years beginning before 2026. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026, a nonresident individual is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part equal to $300 for each qualifying child and dependent of the taxpayer for whom the taxpayer was eligible to claim the federal child tax credit pursuant to the Code, Section 24 for the same taxable year, subject to the phase- out provisions under subsection 4, multiplied by the ratio of the individual's Maine adjusted gross income, as defined in section 5102, subsection 1‑C, paragraph B, to the individual's entire federal adjusted gross income as modified by section 5122. 2-A. Nonresident taxpayer; tax years beginning 2026 or after. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, a nonresident individual is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part equal to $300 for each dependent of the taxpayer for whom the taxpayer was eligible to claim the federal personal exemption pursuant to the Code, Section 151 in an amount greater than $0 for the same taxable year, subject to the phase-out provisions under subsection 4, multiplied by the ratio of the individual's Maine

Page 141 - 132LR3049(37) adjusted gross income, as defined in section 5102, subsection 1‑C, paragraph B, to the individual's entire federal adjusted gross income as modified by section 5122. 3. Part-year resident taxpayer; tax years beginning before 2026. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026, an individual who files a return as a part-year resident in accordance with section 5224‑A is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part equal to $300 for each qualifying child and dependent of the taxpayer for whom the taxpayer was eligible to claim the federal child tax credit pursuant to the Code, Section 24 for the same taxable year, subject to the phase-out provisions under subsection 4, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the individual's Maine adjusted gross income, as defined in section 5102, subsection 1‑C, paragraph A, for that portion of the taxable year during which the individual was a resident plus the individual's Maine adjusted gross income, as defined in section 5102, subsection 1‑C, paragraph B, for that portion of the taxable year during which the individual was a nonresident and the denominator of which is the individual's entire federal adjusted gross income as modified by section 5122. 3-A. Part-year resident taxpayer; tax years beginning 2026 or after. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, an individual who files a return as a part-year resident in accordance with section 5224‑A is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part equal to $300 for each dependent of the taxpayer for whom the taxpayer was eligible to claim the federal personal exemption pursuant to the Code, Section 151 in an amount greater than $0 for the same taxable year, subject to the phase-out provisions under subsection 4, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the individual's Maine adjusted gross income, as defined in section 5102, subsection 1‑C, paragraph A, for that portion of the taxable year during which the individual was a resident plus the individual's Maine adjusted gross income, as defined in section 5102, subsection 1‑C, paragraph B, for that portion of the taxable year during which the individual was a nonresident and the denominator of which is the individual's entire federal adjusted gross income as modified by section 5122. 4. Refundability; phase-out. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2024, the credit allowed by this section may not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than zero. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the credit allowed under subsections 1, 1‑A, and 3 and 3‑A, as increased by subsection 5 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, is refundable. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2025, the amount of the credit allowed by this section must be reduced, but not below zero, by $7.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 in the case of a joint return and $200,000 in any other case. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the amount of the credit allowed by this section, as increased by subsection 5, must be reduced, but not below zero, by $20 for each $500 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds: A. For a single individual, $100,000; B. For an individual filing as a head of household, $125,000; C. For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses, $150,000; and

Page 142 - 132LR3049(37) D. For a married individual filing a separate return, 1/2 of the applicable amount under paragraph C. 5. Increased credit for qualifying children and dependents under 6 years of age. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the credit amount allowed in subsections 1, 1‑A, 2, 2‑A, and 3 and 3‑A for each qualifying child and dependent who has not attained 6 years of age before the end of the taxable year is multiplied by 2. Sec. K-26. 36 MRSA §5219-UU, as amended by PL 2021, c. 253, Pt. A, §6 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. K-27. Application. This Part applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and to any prior tax year as specifically provided by the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, amendments to that Code as of December 31, 2025, and as provided by federal Public Law 119-21, Section 70302(f), except that the section of this Part that repeals the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 5219-UU applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. PART L Sec. L-1. 36 MRSA §2892, 10th ¶, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. JJ, §4, is amended to read: For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2022 as required in section 2893, subsection 2-B. Sec. L-2. 36 MRSA §2892, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. II, §1 and affected by §6, is further amended by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read: For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2024. Sec. L-3. 36 MRSA §2893, sub-§2-B is enacted to read: 2-B. Return required in state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. For tax due for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, a person subject to the tax imposed by section 2892 shall submit to the assessor a return on a form prescribed by the assessor and pay: A. An amount equal to 3.25% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2022 multiplied by one-half on or before November 15, 2025; and B. An amount equal to 3.25% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2024 multiplied by one-half. Sec. L-4. Form and timing of payments. A hospital subject to the tax imposed by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 377 shall submit to the State Tax Assessor a return on a form prescribed and furnished by the assessor and pay the tax by the 30th day following the effective date of this Part. Any amounts paid to the assessor for the 2nd half-payment of the total tax due for the state fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2025, pursuant to Title 36, section 2893, subsection

Page 143 - 132LR3049(37) 2, must be deducted from the total amount owed by the hospital pursuant to Title 36, section 2893, subsection 2-B, paragraph B. Sec. L-5. Retroactivity. Those sections of this Part that amend the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, sections 2892 and 2893 apply retroactively to tax due for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. PART M Sec. M-1. 36 MRSA §383, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 32, §1, is amended to read: 4. Penalty for late filing. If the complete return and lists required by this section are not filed on time, the State Tax Assessor shall impose a penalty to be deducted from state reimbursement due to the municipality or primary assessing area pursuant to the following programs in the following order of priority: A. Maine Tree Growth Tax Law, section 578; and B. Veterans' property tax exemptions, section 653; and C. Maine resident homestead property tax exemption, section 685 chapter 105, subchapter 4-B. For a municipality or primary assessing area with a population of 2,000 or less, the penalty is $50 for the first late day plus $10 for each late day thereafter. For a municipality or primary assessing area with a population of more than 2,000, the penalty is $100 for the first late day plus $20 for each late day thereafter. Sec. M-2. 36 MRSA §653, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 3. Discontinuance of exemptions. The exemptions provided in this section are discontinued beginning with property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2027. Sec. M-3. 36 MRSA §654-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Discontinuance of exemption. The exemption provided by subsection 1 is discontinued beginning with property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2027. Sec. M-4. 36 MRSA §681, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 647, §2 and affected by §5, is further amended to read: 2. Homestead. "Homestead" means any residential property, including cooperative property, in this State assessed as real property owned by an applicant or held in a revocable living trust for the benefit of the applicant and occupied by the applicant as the applicant's permanent residence or owned by a cooperative housing corporation and occupied as a permanent residence by a resident who is a qualifying shareholder. A "homestead" "Homestead" does not include any real property used solely for commercial purposes. For purposes of this subsection, "owned by an applicant" includes: A. Real property held in a revocable living trust for the benefit of an applicant; B. Real property in which an applicant has a deeded life estate; and C. Real property owned by a cooperative housing corporation to the extent that property is occupied as a permanent residence by an applicant who is a qualifying shareholder.

Page 144 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. M-5. 36 MRSA §681, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Veteran. "Veteran" means an individual who was on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and who, if discharged, retired or separated from the Armed Forces of the United States, was discharged, retired or separated under conditions other than dishonorable. “Veteran” also includes: A. The unremarried surviving spouse or minor child of a deceased veteran who would be entitled to an exemption under this subchapter if living, or who is in receipt of a pension or compensation from the Federal Government as the unremarried surviving spouse or minor child of a deceased veteran; and B. The parent of a deceased veteran who is 62 years of age or older and is an unremarried surviving spouse who is in receipt of a pension or compensation from the Federal Government based upon the service-connected death of that parent’s child. Sec. M-6. 36 MRSA §682, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. HHH, §3 and affected by §10, is amended to read: The assessor shall determine whether an applicant has a permanent residence in this State for the purpose of this subchapter. In making a determination as to the intent of an individual to establish a permanent residence in this State, the assessor may consider the following: Sec. M-7. 36 MRSA §683, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Discontinuance of exemptions. The exemptions provided in this section are discontinued beginning with property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2027. Sec. M-8. 36 MRSA §683-A is enacted to read: §683-A. Homestead exemption 1. Homestead property tax exemption; generally. For property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2027, up to $25,000 of the just value of a homestead owned by an applicant for the preceding 12 months is exempt from taxation. 2. Homestead property tax exemption; veterans. A homestead eligible for exemption under subsection 1 is eligible for an additional exemption if the permanent resident is a veteran, as follows. A. If the veteran does not have a service-connected disability rating or has a service- connected disability rating of less than 60% as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of $5,000 of just value if the veteran is under 62 years of age. B. If the veteran does not have a service-connected disability rating or has a service- connected disability rating of less than 60% as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of $6,000 of just value if the veteran is 62 years of age or older. C. If the veteran does not have a service-connected disability rating or has a service- connected disability rating of less than 60% as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of $7,000 of just value if the veteran served during or before World War I.

Page 145 - 132LR3049(37) D. If the veteran has a service-connected disability rating of 60% or greater, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs: (1) For a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 60%, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $10,000 of just value; (2) For a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 70%, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $20,000 of just value; (3) For a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 80%, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $30,000 of just value; (4) For a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 90%, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $40,000 of just value; and (5) For a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 100%, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $50,000 of just value. E. If the veteran has received a grant from the United States Government for a specially adapted housing unit under 38 United States Code, Section 2101, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of $50,000 of just value. A homestead eligible for exemption under this subsection is not entitled to exemption under more than one paragraph of this subsection. An applicant seeking an additional exemption under this subsection as the unremarried surviving spouse, minor child or parent of a deceased veteran is eligible for the additional exemption that the deceased veteran would be eligible for pursuant to this subsection if living. 3. Homestead property tax exemption; individual who is legally blind. If the permanent resident of a homestead is an individual who is legally blind as determined by a properly licensed doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy or doctor of optometry, the homestead is eligible for an additional exemption of up to $5,000 of just value. 4. Cooperative housing corporations. A cooperative housing corporation is eligible for an exemption under this section to be applied against the valuation of property of the cooperative housing corporation that is occupied by certain cooperative housing shareholders. The exemption for a cooperative housing corporation is equal to the total of all the exemptions that each shareholder would be entitled to under subsection 1 if the shareholder were the owner of the property. A cooperative housing corporation that receives an exemption pursuant to this section must apportion the property tax reduction resulting from the exemption among the cooperative housing shareholders who qualify for the exemption according to the proportion of the total exemption that each shareholder would be entitled to if the shareholder were the owner of the property. A supplemental assessment resulting from disqualification for exemption must be applied in the same manner against the qualifying shareholders for whom the disqualification applies. 5. Calculation of exemption. In determining the local assessed value of the exemption provided in this section, the assessor must multiply the amount of the exemption by the assessment ratio certified by the assessor pursuant to section 383, subsection 2. If the title to the homestead is held by the applicant jointly or in common with others, the exemption may not exceed the amounts provided for in this section but may be apportioned among the owners who reside on the property to the extent of their respective interests. A municipality responsible for administering the homestead exemption is not obligated to

Page 146 - 132LR3049(37) create separate accounts for each partial interest in a homestead owned jointly or in common. Sec. M-9. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, is further amended to read: 1. Generally. The bureau shall provide to the assessor of each municipality access to forms to be filed by applicants for an exemption under this subchapter and shall determine the content of the forms. A municipality shall provide to its inhabitants reasonable notice of the availability of application forms. An individual claiming an exemption under this subchapter for the first time shall file the application form and proof of entitlement with the assessor or the assessor's representative. The application and proof of entitlement must be filed on or before April 1st of the year on which the taxes are based. Sec. M-10. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 1-A. Cooperative housing corporations. An application for exemption under this subchapter filed by a cooperative housing corporation must include a list of all eligible shareholders and any information required by the assessor to verify the eligibility of those shareholders and the applicable exemption amount. The application must be updated annually to reflect changes in eligibility. Sec. M-11. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 2-A. Fraudulent conveyance. Property conveyed to a person for the purpose of obtaining an exemption under this subchapter is not entitled to the exemption, except for property conveyed between spouses. An applicant who obtains the exemption provided under this subchapter by means of fraudulent conveyance is subject to a fine of $100 or up to 2 times the amount of the taxes evaded by the fraudulent conveyance, whichever amount is greater. Sec. M-12. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 13, §1, is further amended to read: 3. Continuation of eligibility. The assessor shall evaluate annually the ongoing eligibility of property for which a homestead exemption has been approved under this subchapter. The evaluation must be based on the status of the property on April 1st of the year on which the homestead exemption is based. The evaluation must include, but is not limited to, a review of whether the ownership of the property has changed in any manner that would disqualify the property for an exemption under this subchapter or whether the owner has ceased to use the property as a homestead. Unless the assessor determines that the property is no longer entitled to an exemption under this subchapter, the owner is entitled to receive the exemption without having to reapply. If the assessor determines that the property is no longer entitled to an exemption under this subchapter, the assessor shall notify the owner as provided in section 686 that the property is no longer entitled to an exemption under this subchapter. Notwithstanding section 683-A, subsection 1, a permanent resident of this State who loses ownership of a homestead in this State due to a tax lien foreclosure and subsequently regains ownership of the homestead from the municipality that foreclosed on the tax lien is deemed to have continuously owned the homestead and may not be determined ineligible for the exemption provided under this subchapter due to the ownership of the homestead by the municipality.

Page 147 - 132LR3049(37) If the assessor determines that the property is no longer entitled to an exemption under this subchapter, the assessor shall notify the owner of that determination as provided in section 686. Sec. M-13. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. HHH, §3 and affected by §10, is amended to read: 4. Owner notification. An owner of property receiving an exemption under this subchapter shall notify the assessor promptly when the ownership or use of the property or status of the owner changes so as to change the qualification update the eligibility of the property for an exemption under this subchapter. Sec. M-14. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Application and proof of entitlement. An individual who desires to secure an exemption under this section shall, on or before the first day of April in the year in which such an exemption is first requested, make written application and, for an individual seeking an additional exemption for veterans under section 683-A, subsection 2, file written proof of entitlement with the assessors of the place in which the individual resides. Sec. M-15. 36 MRSA §684, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Confidentiality. Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, an application and proof of entitlement filed pursuant to subsection 5 are confidential and may not be made available for public inspection. The application and proof of entitlement must be made available to the bureau by the municipality upon request. Sec. M-16. 36 MRSA §685, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Effect of reimbursement. A percentage of the just value of all the homestead exemptions granted under this subchapter in each municipality must be included in the total municipal valuation used to determine the municipal tax rate and must be included in the annual determination of state valuation under section 208 and section 305, subsection 1. The percentage for each property tax year is the same as the percentage of state reimbursement under subsection 2. Sec. M-17. 36 MRSA §841, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §38, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 4. Surviving relatives of deceased veterans. Notwithstanding failure to comply with section 706‑A, the assessors, on written application within one year from the date of commitment, may make such abatement as they think proper for the surviving relative of a veteran who died during the 12-month period preceding the April 1st for which the tax was committed, if the surviving relative would be entitled to the additional exemption under section 683-A, subsection 2, except for the failure of the surviving relative to file a timely application and proof of entitlement as required by section 684. For purposes of this subsection, “surviving relative” is limited to those persons described in section 681, subsection 6, paragraphs A and B. Sec. M-18. 36 MRSA §5219-KK, sub-§2-E, as amended by PL 2023, c. 360, Pt. B, §14, is further amended to read: 2-E. Permanently and totally disabled veterans; additional credit. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, in addition to the credit under subsection 2‑D, a

Page 148 - 132LR3049(37) resident individual who is a veteran who is 100% permanently and totally disabled is allowed an additional credit against the taxes imposed under this Part in an amount equal to the amount calculated under subsection 2‑D. The combined credit under subsection 2‑D and this subsection may not exceed the property taxes paid by the resident individual or the bureau pursuant to chapter 908 on behalf of the resident individual during the tax year on the resident individual's homestead in this State and rent constituting property taxes paid by the resident individual during the tax year on a homestead in the State, combined. In the case of married individuals filing a joint return, only one spouse is required to be a veteran who is 100% permanently and totally disabled to qualify for the additional credit allowed under this subsection. For the purposes of this subsection, "100% permanently and totally disabled" means having a rating by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at 100% for one or more service-connected disabilities that are rated permanent and "veteran" has the same meaning as in section 653, subsection 1, paragraph E means an individual who was on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and who, if discharged, retired or separated from the Armed Forces of the United States, was discharged, retired or separated under conditions other than dishonorable. Sec. M-19. 36 MRSA §6234, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 69, §1, is amended to read: B. "Veteran" has the same meaning as in section 653 681, subsection 1, paragraph E and includes any family members eligible for an exemption under that subsection 6. Sec. M-20. Transition of property tax exemptions for homesteads, veterans and individuals who are legally blind. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 684, subsection 1, property that received one of the following property tax exemptions or additional property tax exemptions in the property tax year beginning April 1, 2026 is presumed to be eligible for that equivalent property tax exemption or additional property tax exemption for the property tax year beginning April 1, 2027 unless the State Tax Assessor determines that property is no longer eligible for that exemption under Title 36, chapter 105, subchapter 4-B: 1. The Maine resident homestead property tax exemption pursuant to Title 36, section 683; 2. The additional property tax exemption pursuant to Title 36, section 653 for veterans; or 3. An additional property tax exemption pursuant to Title 36, section 654-A for persons who are legally blind. Sec. M-21. Guidance regarding consolidation of property tax exemptions for homesteads, veterans and individuals who are legally blind. The State Tax Assessor shall develop and make publicly available guidance regarding the consolidation of the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption and the property tax exemptions for veterans and individuals who are legally blind in accordance with this Part. The guidance must describe the transition and continuing eligibility for these property tax exemptions. PART N Sec. N-1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§1, ¶QQ is enacted to read:

Page 149 - 132LR3049(37) QQ. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the amount equal to the taxpayer's distributive share of the tax imposed by chapter 815, subchapter 3 and the taxpayer's distributive share of the tax imposed by another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state or the District of Columbia that is substantially the same as the tax imposed under chapter 815, subchapter 3. Sec. N-2. 36 MRSA §5190, first ¶, as amended by PL 2019, c. 380, §1 and affected by §5, is further amended to read: A partnership is not subject to the tax imposed by this Part. Persons carrying on business as partners are liable for the tax imposed by this Part only in their separate or individual capacities. This section does not apply to the taxes imposed by chapters 819 and 827 or, the tax imposed on partnership audit adjustments pursuant to subchapter 2 or the tax imposed on pass-through entities pursuant to subchapter 3. Sec. N-3. 36 MRSA c. 815, sub-c. 3 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 3 PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAX §5199-A. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 1. Allowable credits. "Allowable credits" means the total amount of any payments with regard to a taxpayer that have been or will be paid to the bureau prior to the date the payment against which the total amount of any payments is to be used as a credit is due and that are available to offset any estimated tax liability under section 5199-H. 2. Distributive share of income. "Distributive share of income" means, with regard to a qualified member that is a resident individual or resident estate or trust, the net of the portion of income, gain, loss and deduction for the taxable year from the pass-through entity, including guaranteed payments, entering into the qualified member's federal adjusted gross income in the case of a resident individual or federal taxable income in the case of a resident estate or trust. "Distributive share of income" means, with regard to a qualified member that is a nonresident individual or nonresident estate or trust, the net of the portion of income, gain, loss and deduction derived from or connected with sources in this State, as provided by section 5142, for the taxable year from the pass-through entity, including guaranteed payments, entering into the qualified member's federal adjusted gross income in the case of a nonresident individual or federal taxable income in the case of a nonresident estate or trust. If the qualified member is a trust, residency is determined by the residency status of the trust and not by the residency status of the beneficiaries of the trust. For purposes of this subchapter, the distributive share of income for a qualified member is zero if the amount determined in accordance with this subsection is zero or less. 3. Distributive share of tax. "Distributive share of tax" means the tax paid by an electing pass-through entity pursuant to section 5199-C multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the qualified member's distributive share of income and the denominator of which is equal to the pass-through entity taxable income.

Page 150 - 132LR3049(37) 4. Electing pass-through entity. "Electing pass-through entity" means a pass-through entity that has elected for the taxable year to be subject to the tax imposed by this subchapter. 5. Estimated tax. "Estimated tax" means the total amount of tax that an electing pass- through entity estimates will be due for a taxable year under this subchapter, excluding the estimated tax liability under section 5199-D, less any allowable credits for that taxable year. 6. Pass-through entity. "Pass-through entity" means: A. A partnership as defined in the Code, Section 7701(a)(2), excluding a publicly traded partnership as defined in the Code, Section 7704(b); and B. An entity classified as an S corporation under the Code for federal income tax purposes. "Pass-through entity" does not include an entity subject to tax under chapter 819. 7. Pass-through entity taxable income. "Pass-through entity taxable income" means the aggregate total of distributive share of income of all qualified members for the taxable year increased by the amount of the tax imposed on the pass-through entity by this subchapter and by the amount of the tax imposed on the pass-through entity by another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state or the District of Columbia that is substantially the same as the tax imposed under this subchapter. 8. Period of underpayment. "Period of underpayment" means the period of time from the date an estimated tax installment under section 5199-H is due until the underpayment is satisfied or until the tax return to which the estimated tax installment applies is due, whichever is less. 9. Qualified member. "Qualified member" means an individual, trust or estate that is a direct owner, partner or shareholder in an electing pass-through entity, except that "qualified member" does not include an organization exempt from tax under the Code, Section 501. For purposes of this subsection, "direct owner" includes a qualified member whose ownership in the electing pass-through entity is held through an entity that is disregarded under the Code for federal income tax purposes. §5199-B. Election of pass-through entity tax A pass-through entity that elects to be subject to the tax imposed by this subchapter shall declare that election annually on a timely filed return, including any extension granted for filing the return. The election is irrevocable after the due date, including any extension granted, for filing the return. §5199-C. Imposition of tax Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for every taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2026, a tax is imposed on every electing pass-through entity. For each taxable year, the tax is equal to the pass-through entity taxable income multiplied by the highest marginal tax rate under section 5111 except for the income tax surcharge imposed pursuant to section 5111, subsection 7. The tax imposed by this section may not be reduced for a pass-through entity by any of the credits in chapter 822. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for all budgetary accounting purposes, receipts from

Page 151 - 132LR3049(37) the tax imposed by this section are individual income tax revenue and must be treated for such purposes in the same manner as receipts from the tax imposed by chapter 803. §5199-D. Estimated tax payment of 10% on behalf of nonresident qualified members For every taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2026, a pass-through entity subject to the tax under this subchapter shall pay, in addition to the tax under section 5199-C, an estimated tax on behalf of its nonresident qualified members in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the tax required to be reported to each nonresident qualified member for the taxable year by the electing pass-through entity in accordance with section 5199-G. The electing pass-through entity, no later than 30 days following the date the Maine return of the electing pass-through entity is due in accordance with section 5199-E, without regard to any extension, shall report to each nonresident qualified member the amount of the estimated tax paid by the pass-through entity for the taxable year on behalf of the nonresident qualified member. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for all budgetary accounting purposes, receipts from the tax imposed by this section are individual income tax revenue and must be treated for such purposes in the same manner as receipts from the tax imposed by chapter 803. §5199-E. Filing of returns 1. Filing of returns. An electing pass-through entity shall file a return with respect to the tax imposed by this subchapter on such forms as may be required by the assessor. The return must contain such information as required by the assessor, including the name and social security or federal identification number of each qualified member and, for the taxable year, each qualified member's distributive share of income, distributive share of tax paid by the electing pass-through entity pursuant to this subchapter, the amount of the estimated tax paid by the entity under section 5199-D and the distributive share of tax paid to another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state or the District of Columbia that is substantially the same as the tax imposed by this subchapter. The distributive share of the tax paid to another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state or the District of Columbia that is substantially the same as the tax imposed by this subchapter with respect to qualified members that are not residents of the State may be reported on an aggregated basis. The return required by this subsection must be filed, along with any tax due, on or before the 15th day of the 3rd month following the end of the electing pass-through entity's taxable year for federal income tax purposes. The return, including related schedules and worksheets, required by this subsection must be filed with the bureau by electronic data submission. 2. Consent required to amend returns. Notwithstanding the requirement to file an amended return pursuant to section 5227-A, an electing pass-through entity may not amend a return filed under this subchapter without the written consent of, or as otherwise authorized by, the assessor. §5199-F. Nonresident qualified member filing exception 1. Nonresident individual. A qualified member of an electing pass-through entity who is a nonresident individual for the entire taxable year is not required to file an income tax return pursuant to section 5220, subsection 2 for the same taxable year if:

Page 152 - 132LR3049(37) A. The member's entire Maine adjusted gross income, including a spouse's income in the case of married individuals filing a joint federal return, is from one or more electing pass-through entities; B. The electing pass-through entity or entities file and pay the tax due under this subchapter; and C. The qualified member's credit provided by section 5219-CCC plus the estimated tax amount paid by the electing pass-through entity on behalf of the nonresident qualified member in accordance with section 5199-D is sufficient to satisfy the Maine individual income tax liability of the member and the member's spouse for that taxable year. 2. Nonresident trust or estate. A qualified member of an electing pass-through entity that is a nonresident trust or estate for the entire taxable year is not required to file an income tax return pursuant to section 5220, subsection 4 for the same taxable year if: A. The member has its entire Maine-sourced income, as determined pursuant to section 5142, for the taxable year from one or more electing pass-through entities; B. The member would have been required to include income described in paragraph A as Maine taxable income if it were to file an income tax return for that year; C. The member has not distributed any of its Maine-sourced income, as determined pursuant to section 5142, for the taxable year to its beneficiaries as distributable net income; D. The electing pass-through entity or entities file and pay the tax due under this subchapter; and E. The member's credit provided by section 5219-CCC plus the estimated tax amount paid by the electing pass-through entity on behalf of the nonresident qualified member in accordance with section 5199-D is sufficient to satisfy the Maine income tax liability for that taxable year. §5199-G. Reporting tax to members For purposes of the credit under section 5219-CCC, the electing pass-through entity, no later than 30 days following the date the Maine return of the electing pass-through entity is due in accordance with section 5199-E, shall report to each qualified member that member's distributive share of tax. Each member report must clearly identify the member's name and federal employer identification number or social security number, the member's ownership interest in the entity, whether the member was a resident or nonresident of the State during the taxable year, each member's distributive share of income and the distributive share of tax paid to another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state or the District of Columbia that is substantially the same as the tax imposed by this subchapter and any other information that may be required by the assessor. §5199-H. Estimated tax installment payments Estimated taxes are required with respect to the tax imposed under section 5199-C in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Page 153 - 132LR3049(37) 1. Requirement to pay estimated tax. Every person subject to taxation under this subchapter shall make payment of estimated tax as required by this section. The requirement to make estimated tax payments is waived if: A. The electing pass-through entity's estimated tax liability is less than $1,000 for the taxable year; or B. The electing pass-through entity had less than $1,000 tax liability under this subchapter, excluding the estimated tax liability under section 5199-D, for the preceding taxable year. 2. Amount of estimated tax to be paid. Every electing pass-through entity required to make payment of estimated tax under this subchapter is liable for an estimated tax that is no less than the smaller of: A. An amount equal to the electing pass-through entity's tax liability under this subchapter, excluding the estimated tax liability under section 5199-D, for the preceding taxable year, if that preceding year was a taxable year of 12 months; and B. An amount equal to 90% of the electing pass-through entity's tax liability under this subchapter, excluding the estimated tax liability under section 5199-D, for the current taxable year. 3. Due dates for estimated tax installments. An installment payment is due the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th and 13th month following the beginning of the electing pass-through entity's taxable year. 4. Amount of installment. The amount of estimated tax to be paid in a taxable year by an electing pass-through entity must be paid in installments by the dates established in subsection 3. The amount of the estimated tax must be paid in 4 equal installments unless the taxpayer establishes by adequate record the actual distribution of tax liability and allowable credits, or both, in which case the amount of the installment payments must be adjusted accordingly and be determined in accordance with the portion of the electing pass- through entity's estimated tax liability applicable to that portion of the electing pass-through entity's taxable year completed by the close of the month preceding the installment's due date less estimated tax payments already made for the taxable year. 5. Penalty. A penalty accrues automatically on underpayments of the required installment amount for the period of underpayment at the rate provided pursuant to section 186. For cause, the assessor may waive or abate all or part of the penalty. 6. Short taxable year. For a taxable year of less than 12 months, the estimated tax must be paid in full by the 15th day of the last month of the taxable year. For payment dates falling within the short taxable year, payment must be made as provided in subsection 3. 7. Installments paid in advance. At the election of the electing pass-through entity, an installment of estimated tax may be paid prior to the date prescribed for its payment. §5199-I. Interest on refunds prohibited Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, interest may not be paid by the assessor on an overpayment of the tax imposed by this subchapter. Sec. N-4. 36 MRSA §5217-A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 391, §9 and c. 673, Pt. JJ, §4 and affected by §6, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

Page 154 - 132LR3049(37) §5217-A. Income tax paid to other taxing jurisdiction A resident individual is allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part, excluding the tax imposed by section 5203-C, equal to the amount determined in subsection 1 plus the amount determined in subsection 2, as limited by subsection 4. 1. Individual income tax. For individual income tax, the credit is the amount of income tax imposed on that individual for the taxable year by another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state, the District of Columbia or any political subdivision of a foreign country that is analogous to a state of the United States with respect to income subject to tax under this Part that is derived from sources in that taxing jurisdiction. 2. Distributive share. If another state of the United States, a political subdivision of any such state, the District of Columbia or any political subdivision of a foreign country that is analogous to a state of the United States imposes an income tax on an individual, trust or estate that is substantially similar to the income tax imposed on such an individual, trust or estate under this Part, the credit is equal to the amount of the individual's distributive share of tax imposed on a pass-through entity that is substantially similar to the tax imposed under chapter 815, subchapter 3, reduced by any refundable credits to the extent the refundable credits reduce the income tax imposed on the individual, trust or estate below zero, with respect to income subject to tax under this Part that is derived from sources in that taxing jurisdiction. 3. Sourcing of income. In determining whether income is derived from sources in another jurisdiction described in subsections 1 and 2, the assessor may not employ the law of the other jurisdiction but shall instead assume that a statute equivalent to section 5142 applies in that jurisdiction. 4. Credit limitation. The credit, for any of the specified taxing jurisdictions described in subsections 1 and 2, may not exceed the proportion of the tax otherwise due under this Part, excluding the tax imposed by section 5203-C, that the amount of the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income derived from sources in that taxing jurisdiction bears to the taxpayer's entire Maine adjusted gross income; except that, when a credit is claimed for taxes paid to both a state and a political subdivision of a state, the total credit allowable for those taxes does not exceed the proportion of the tax otherwise due under this Part, excluding the tax imposed by section 5203-C, that the amount of the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income derived from sources in the other state bears to the taxpayer's entire Maine adjusted gross income. Sec. N-5. 36 MRSA §5219-CCC is enacted to read: §5219-CCC. Credit for pass-through entity tax paid A qualified member, as defined in section 5199-A, subsection 9, is allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this Part equal to 90% of the amount of the tax required to be reported to the qualified member for the taxable year by an electing pass-through entity, as defined in section 5199-A, subsection 4, in accordance with section 5199-G. The credit authorized by this section is refundable. A credit is not allowed under this section unless the electing pass-through entity paid the tax imposed under chapter 815, subchapter 3 and provided sufficient information on the pass-through entity tax return as prescribed by the assessor to identify that qualified member and the qualified member's distributive share of

Page 155 - 132LR3049(37) the tax paid by the electing pass-through entity. The provisions of section 5219-G, subsection 2 may not be applied to the credit allowed under this section. Sec. N-6. 36 MRSA §5228, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §105, is further amended to read: B. "Estimated tax" means the total amount of tax that a person estimates will be due for a taxable year under this Part, exclusive of a withholder's liability for taxes withheld and the tax imposed by chapter 815, subchapter 3, less any allowable credits for that taxable year. Sec. N-7. 36 MRSA §5231, sub-§1-A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 441, Pt. C, §7 and affected by §11, is further amended to read: 1-A. Federal extension. When an individual, estate or trust is granted an extension of time within which to file a federal income tax return for any taxable year, an extension to file the taxpayer's income tax return with respect to the tax imposed by this Part is automatically granted for an equivalent period from the date prescribed for filing the return. When a taxable corporation, an electing pass-through entity under chapter 815, subchapter 3 or a financial institution subject to the tax imposed by chapter 819 is granted an extension of time within which to file its federal income tax return for any taxable year, an extension to file the taxpayer's income tax, pass-through entity tax or franchise tax return with respect to the tax imposed by this Part is automatically granted for an equivalent period from the date prescribed for filing the return plus 30 days. Sec. N-8. Application. This Act applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. PART O Sec. O-1. 36 MRSA §6652, sub-§1-D, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. BBB, §2 and affected by §6, is amended by enacting at the end a new first blocked paragraph to read: For application periods that begin on or after August 1, 2029, reimbursement may not be made with respect to property located at a retail sales facility and used primarily in a retail sales activity, including property grandfathered into the program pursuant to this subsection. Sec. O-2. 36 MRSA §6652, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. K, §1, is further amended to read: 4. Reimbursement percentage. The reimbursement under this chapter is an amount equal to the percentage specified in paragraphs A and B of taxes assessed and paid with respect to each item of eligible property, except that for claims filed for application periods that begin on August 1, 2006, August 1, 2009, August 1, 2010 or August 1, 2013, the reimbursement is 90% of that amount and, for claims filed for the application period that begins on August 1, 2014, the reimbursement is 80% of that amount and for claims filed for the application period that begins on August 1, 2028, the reimbursement is 50% of that amount with respect to eligible property located at a retail sales facility and used primarily in a retail sales activity. A. For each of the first to 12th years for which reimbursement is made, the percentage is 100%.

Page 156 - 132LR3049(37) B. Pursuant to section 699, subsection 2, reimbursement under this chapter after the 12th year for which reimbursement is made is according to the following percentages of taxes assessed and paid with respect to each item of eligible property. (1) For the 13th year for which reimbursement is made, the percentage is 75%. (2) For the 14th year for which reimbursement is made, the percentage is 70%. (3) For the 15th year for which reimbursement is made, the percentage is 65%. (4) For the 16th year for which reimbursement is made, the percentage is 60%. (5) For the 17th year for which reimbursement is made, the percentage is 55%. (6) For the 18th year for which reimbursement is made and for subsequent years, the percentage is 50%. PART P Sec. P-1. Suspension of appropriation limitation. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the requirements in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1534 establishing a General Fund appropriation limitation and the criteria for exceeding that limitation are suspended for fiscal year 2026-27. PART Q Sec. Q-1. Transfer of interest earnings; General Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $6,678,121 from the interest earnings on the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery fund and the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP fund to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART R Sec. R-1. Transfer to General Fund unappropriated surplus; Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $2,500,000 from available balance in the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART S Sec. S-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Information Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services is authorized to transfer up to $812,630 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category in the Information Services program, General Fund for the purpose of funding stabilization of geographic information system functions, including latency. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART T

Page 157 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. T-1. Affordability Payment Program established; purpose. The State has determined that residents face increasingly high costs for basic necessities of life and, further, that the burden of these high costs warrants assistance from the State. The Affordability Payment Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to promote the general welfare by returning a portion of consumption taxes through a payment to individuals disproportionately affected by those costs. The affordability payment is intended to offset expenses that have been incurred, and will be incurred in fiscal year 2026-27, by those individuals. 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Affordability payment" means a payment in the amount of $300 made pursuant to the program. B. "Assessor" means the State Tax Assessor. C. "Eligible recipient" means an individual who: (1) Filed, by October 15, 2026, a Maine income tax return as a full-year resident of the State for the tax year; (2) Had, and reported to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Maine Revenue Services by October 15, 2026 on an income tax return, federal adjusted gross income for the tax year of less than: (a) For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses permitted to file a joint return, $100,000; (b) For an individual filing as a head of household, $75,000; (c) For a single individual, $50,000; or (d) For a married individual filing a separate return, $50,000; and (3) May not be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's return for the tax year. D. "Fund" means the Affordability Payment Program Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account established by the State Controller pursuant to subsection 2. E. "Tax year" means a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2025 but not later than December 31, 2025. Any other terms used in this section have the same meanings as when used in a comparable context in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, Part 8 relating to Maine income taxes, unless different meanings are clearly required. 2. Affordability Payment Program Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account established. The State Controller shall establish within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services the nonlapsing Affordability Payment Program Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account, which is funded through a transfer from the available balance of the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund pursuant to section 2. 3. Affordability payment. The assessor shall make affordability payments in accordance with this subsection. A. The assessor shall identify all eligible recipients.

Page 158 - 132LR3049(37) B. Beginning as soon as administratively feasible but not later than July 31, 2026, the assessor shall make an affordability payment to each eligible recipient for Maine income tax returns filed by July 1, 2026 for the tax year. Funds for the affordability payments must come from the fund and, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, are not subject to setoff to debts owed to agencies of the State. C. By December 31, 2026, the assessor shall make an affordability payment to each eligible recipient who did not receive an affordability payment pursuant to paragraph B. Funds for the affordability payments must come from the fund and, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, are not subject to setoff to debts owed to agencies of the State. D. An individual who has not received an affordability payment under paragraph B or C may provide documentation to the assessor by March 1, 2027 showing that the individual is an eligible recipient. The assessor shall review the documentation, determine if the individual is an eligible recipient and notify the individual of any adverse determination. This determination constitutes final agency action and is not reviewable pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 151. E. By April 30, 2027, the assessor shall make an affordability payment to each eligible recipient determined eligible pursuant to paragraph D. Funds for the affordability payments must come from the fund and, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, are not subject to setoff to debts owed to agencies of the State. 4. State income tax subtraction modification. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 but not later than December 31, 2027, in determining the taxable income of an individual, within the meaning of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 5122, federal adjusted gross income must be reduced by an amount equal to the affordability payment received by the individual, pursuant to this Part, to the extent the payment is included in federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year. The assessor shall request a ruling from the United States Internal Revenue Service that the affordability payments are not subject to federal taxation. 5. Designation as unclaimed property. For purposes of the program, affordability payment checks that remain undeposited on December 31, 2027 are to be treated as unclaimed property but are not subject to the notice and receipt provisions established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 33, section 2101 or the one-year dormancy period specified in Title 33, section 2061 that would be applicable to such checks. The Treasurer of State shall use unclaimed property systems and networks to find the proper recipients of such checks as quickly as possible. 6. Application to municipal general assistance program. For purposes of the municipal general assistance program established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, chapter 1161, affordability payments are not income, as defined in Title 22, section 4301, subsection 7; may not be considered to reduce need, as defined in Title 22, section 4301, subsection 10; and may not be considered a potential resource, as described in Title 22, section 4317. 7. Taxability of affordability payment. The State finds that the great majority of eligible recipients have paid at least $300 in Maine sales and excise taxes, which have contributed to the balance in the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund. The State further finds that the affordability payments authorized by this section in effect return a portion of those

Page 159 - 132LR3049(37) tax payments to individuals considered to be disproportionately affected by such taxes. Accordingly, the State finds and intends that the affordability payments constitute a refund of those taxes paid for the purpose of determining whether the payments are income subject to tax under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the State's conformity to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Sec. T-2. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Department of Administrative and Financial Services Affordability Payment Program Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $155,200,000 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Affordability Payment Program Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account for a one-time affordability payment to eligible recipients. Sec. T-3. Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds account established. The State Controller shall establish within the Department of Education a nonlapsing Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Maine School Safety Center program, which is funded through a transfer from the available balance of the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund pursuant to section 4. Sec. T-4. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $5,921,640 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds account. Sec. T-5. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $4,334,946 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence program, Other Special Revenue Funds account for one- time needs for technology and compliance with federal Public Law 119-21. Sec. T-6. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Department of Health and Human Services Office of MaineCare Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $576,442 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services program, Other Special Revenue Funds account for one-time needs for technology and compliance with federal Public Law 119-21. Sec. T-7. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Maine State Housing Authority, Emergency Housing Relief Fund Program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $14,000,000 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Maine State Housing Authority, Emergency Housing Relief Fund Program, Other Special Revenue Funds account.

Page 160 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. T-8. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Maine State Housing Authority, Housing Authority - State. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $37,500,000 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Maine State Housing Authority, Housing Authority - State program, Other Special Revenue Funds account. Sec. T-9. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; MaineCare Stabilization Fund program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $22,000,000 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the MaineCare Stabilization Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent any loss of services or increased cost of services to a MaineCare member that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations, insufficient federal matching funds or any other shortage of funds or changes in federal or state law, regulation, rule or policy. Sec. T-10. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Maine Office of Community Affairs Housing Opportunity Program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $1,000,000 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the Maine Office of Community Affairs Housing Opportunity Program, Other Special Revenue Funds account for a 3-year pilot project to provide regionalized building code enforcement. Sec. T-11. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Affordability Payment Program Z456 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for an affordability payment program that will provide a $300 affordability payment to each eligible recipient and for the costs of administration, programming, mailing and taxpayer assistance. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $155,200,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $155,200,000

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $155,200,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $155,200,000 EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Maine School Safety Center Z293

Page 161 - 132LR3049(37) Initiative: Provides one-time funding for safety measures including retrofitting nearly 1,700 Maine school buses with crossing arms and antipinch door sensors. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $5,921,640

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $5,921,640

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $5,921,640

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $5,921,640 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF MaineCare Stabilization Fund Z018 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to prevent any loss of services or increased cost of services to a MaineCare member that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations, insufficient federal matching funds or any other shortage of funds or changes in federal or state law, rule or policy. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $22,000,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $22,000,000 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one-time technology adjustments and compliance with federal Public Law 119-21. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $14,044,045

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $14,044,045 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one-time technology adjustments and compliance with federal Public Law 119-21. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,276,682

__________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $1,276,682

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $576,442

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $576,442

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $1,276,682 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $36,620,487

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $37,897,169 HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE Emergency Housing Relief Fund Program Z340 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Community Aging in Place grant program for 2 years to provide services through nonprofit organizations around the State to eligible low- income elderly and disabled homeowners. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 Emergency Housing Relief Fund Program Z340 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to supplement or establish programs addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness or facing other immediate housing challenges and support other uses that address housing emergencies in the State. These funds will provide emergency, transitional and permanent housing responses to homelessness. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $12,000,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $12,000,000 Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Provides one-time funding from the budget stabilization fund to create more than 300 new affordable homes for ownership and rental across the State through the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program, the federal Low-income Housing Tax Credit program and the Affordable Homeownership Program, and for code enforcement compliance for existing projects for low-income and moderate-income households, with incentives added for projects that invest in wood fiber insulation and heat pumps and with consideration for those that use a modular building approach. These funds may be used for expansion and infill projects at manufactured home parks where the lots are not owned by the resident. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $37,500,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $37,500,000

HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE

Page 163 - 132LR3049(37) DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $51,500,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $51,500,000 MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Housing Opportunity Program Z418 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a 3-year pilot project to provide regionalized building code enforcement. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000

__________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,000,000

MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $1,000,000

__________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $1,000,000

SECTION TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $0 $1,276,682 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $0 $250,242,127

__________ __________ SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $0 $251,518,809 PART U Sec. U-1. 7 MRSA c. 8-A, sub-c. 4, headnote is amended to read: SUBCHAPTER 4 FARMERS DROUGHT RELIEF GRANT RESILIENCE PROGRAM Sec. U-2. 7 MRSA §220-A, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. TT, §1, is further amended to read: §220-A. Farmers Drought Relief Grant Resilience Program 1. Grant program established. The Farmers Drought Relief Grant Resilience Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established in the department to assist farmers in the State to overcome the adverse effects of drought conditions by providing grants in accordance with this section.

Page 164 - 132LR3049(37) 2. Eligibility. A farmer in the State may apply for a grant under the program if the farmer needs to establish a source for irrigation water to alleviate the risk of crop losses due to drought. The source for irrigation water must be sustainable, environmentally sound and affordable. 3. Farmers Drought Relief Grant Resilience Program Fund. The Farmers Drought Relief Grant Resilience Program Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to provide funding to achieve the purposes of the program. The department may use funds for personnel services and to contract for professional services to carry out the purposes of this section. The fund consists of any funds received from private and public sources. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. 4. Rules. The department shall adopt rules to implement the program. The rules must include grant eligibility requirements, grant application and award procedures and grant funding limits. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. PART V Sec. V-1. 12 MRSA §1849, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. W, §1, is further amended to read: 2. Fund Funds established. All income received by the director from the public reserved lands, except income provided for in section 1855, must be deposited with the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Public Reserved Lands Management Fund, which is established as a nonlapsing fund and is subject to allocation by the Legislature. Any interest earned on this money must also be credited to the fund. No expenditure may be made from the fund other than for the bureau's general operating purposes with respect to management of the public reserved lands unless the fund has a cash operating balance of at least $2,500,000 at the start of the fiscal year during which the expenditure is made. A. The Public Reserved Lands Conservation Easement Trust Fund, referred to in this paragraph as "the easement trust," is established as an account within the land management and planning program within the department. The easement trust is a nonlapsing, dedicated fund to be used only to monitor and defend conservation easements held by the bureau. The director may accept funds from any source and may accept gifts in trust to be credited to the easement trust to be invested by the Treasurer of State according to the laws governing the investment of trust funds. Interest earned on investments in the easement trust must be credited to the easement trust. The director may use interest and earnings from the easement trust for purposes of the easement trust as described in this paragraph. Principal from the easement trust may be used only with the approval of the Treasurer of State for extenuating circumstances, including legal defense. B. The Public Reserved Lands Management Trust Fund, referred to in this paragraph as "the land management trust," is established as an account within the land management and planning program within the department. The land management trust is a nonlapsing, dedicated fund to be used only for the management of public reserved lands in which the State holds fee title or as a tenant in common. The director may accept funds from any source and may accept gifts in trust to be credited to the land

Page 165 - 132LR3049(37) management trust to be invested by the Treasurer of State according to the laws governing the investment of trust funds. Interest earned on investments in the land management trust must be credited to the land management trust. The director may use interest and earnings from the land management trust for purposes of the land management trust as described in this paragraph. When the Public Reserved Lands Management Fund balance is above $5,000,000, the bureau, to the extent permitted under the laws governing the investment of trust funds, may temporarily invest those funds above $5,000,000 in the land management trust with the Treasurer of State. Principal from the land management trust may be used only at the request of the director and approval of the commissioner, after consultation with the Treasurer of State. PART W Sec. W-1. Carrying provision; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry forward any unexpended balance remaining of the $550,000 appropriated in Public Law 2021, chapter 635 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the next fiscal year to be used for the replacement of the feed, seed and fertilizer database. PART X Sec. X-1. Carrying provision; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry forward any unexpended balance remaining of the $1,500,000 appropriated in Public Law 2023, chapter 412 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture program, General Fund account, Capital Expenditures line category to the next fiscal year to be used for replacement of the licensing and inspection database for the division of quality assurance and regulations. PART Y Sec. Y-1. Carrying provision; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry forward any unexpended balance remaining of the $750,000 appropriated in Public Law 2023, chapter 412, Part A in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Agriculture program, General Fund account, Capital Expenditures line category to the next fiscal year to be used to upgrade the Cony Road facility in Augusta. PART Z Sec. Z-1. 22 MRSA §1902, sub-§5-B is enacted to read: 5-B. Maine Title X grantee. "Maine Title X grantee" means a provider of family planning services as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 59.2 that is based in the State; is licensed, certified or otherwise legally authorized to deliver services in the State; is engaged primarily in the delivery of reproductive health care and family planning

Page 166 - 132LR3049(37) services as described in 42 United States Code, Section 1396d(a)(4)(C); and has previously received funding under the Title X program. Sec. Z-2. 22 MRSA §1902, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 7. Title X program. "Title X program" means the program of grants for voluntary family planning projects described in Title X of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 United States Code, Section 300. Sec. Z-3. 22 MRSA §1912 is enacted to read: §1912. Funding for Maine Title X grantees; substitute funding For any fiscal year after state fiscal year 2024-25, if the funding previously received by a Maine Title X grantee under the Title X program is reduced relative to the funds received in fiscal year 2024-25 or is eliminated as a result of action by the Federal Government or of a decision by the grantee to withdraw from receiving funding under the Title X program due to the imposition of conditions attached to the funding, the department shall grant state funds to the Maine Title X grantee equal to the difference between the amount the grantee received from the Title X program in fiscal year 2024-25 and the amount the grantee receives and accepts in any subsequent fiscal year. Sec. Z-4. 22 MRSA §1913 is enacted to read: §1913. Access to family planning services 1. Access to services. In accordance with this chapter, the department shall provide funding to maintain statewide access to family planning services. The department shall issue a request for proposals from qualified providers of family planning services. The department shall select one provider to provide management and oversight of the delivery of family planning services in this State, including, but not limited to, the coordination and management of any grants to subrecipients, and shall distribute funds appropriated for that purpose. 2. Fund established. The Fund to Maintain Access to Statewide Family Planning Services, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund within the department to provide family planning services under this section. The department may accept funds into the fund from any public or private source for the purpose of awarding a grant under this section. Any funds appropriated to the fund may not supplant other sources of funding. It is the intent of the Legislature that, beginning in fiscal year 2027-28, $5,000,000 in ongoing funding be appropriated from the General Fund to the fund to be distributed to a single grantee. 3. Grant. The department shall make funds available from the fund in the form of a grant and may not distribute any funds under a fee-for-service basis. Sec. Z-5. 22 MRSA §3196-A is enacted to read: §3196-A. Services provided by federally unfunded providers 1. Federally unfunded provider; definition. For the purposes of this section, "federally unfunded provider" means a health care provider: A. That is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by state law to deliver health care services; and

Page 167 - 132LR3049(37) B. That, pursuant to any federal law, the department may not pay using federal funds provided to carry out the state plan under Title XIX of the United States Social Security Act, for items or services provided on or after July 1, 2025 pursuant to federal law. 2. State funding for services. Family planning services, as defined by section 1902, subsection 4, and any other Medicaid-covered items or services lawfully provided to MaineCare members by a federally unfunded provider during any period for which federal funds may not be used to pay that provider, including any services provided between July 1, 2025 and the effective date of this section, must be reimbursed with state funds. The department shall reimburse the federally unfunded provider at no less than the MaineCare rate established by the department for those services on the date the service was provided. If any federal funds were used to pay a federally unfunded provider prior to the effective date of this section, state funds must be used to substitute for any federal funds that the department is required to reimburse or adjust in its transactions with the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 3. Discrimination prohibited. The department may not discriminate against, exclude, limit the participation of or modify the payment plan of a provider in the MaineCare program because the provider is a federally unfunded provider for any period of time. 4. Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection may be effective retroactively to July 1, 2025, but any subsequent amendments to these rules may be retroactive only as permitted by section 42, subsection 8. Sec. Z-6. Emergency rulemaking. The Department of Health and Human Services may adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3196-A, subsection 4 as emergency rules without making findings as to the existence of any emergency required by Title 5, section 8054, subsection 2. PART AA Sec. AA-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Natural Areas Program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is authorized to transfer up to $150,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Natural Areas Program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding early detection and rapid response to eradicate invasive stilt grass. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. AA-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Natural Areas Program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is authorized to transfer up to $25,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Natural Areas Program, General Fund account for the purpose of funding an update to Maine's Official List of

Page 168 - 132LR3049(37) Threatened and Endangered Plants. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. AA-3. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, DACF Administration. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is authorized to transfer up to $159,643 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the DACF Administration program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding an upgrade to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission Geographically Oriented Action Tracker database, geographic information system expenses, equipment and licenses required to use the human resource management system. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. AA-4. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is authorized to transfer up to $40,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission program, General Fund account for the purpose of funding stakeholder engagement in preparation for updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART BB Sec. BB-1. 5 MRSA §1591, sub-§11 is enacted to read: 11. Department of Education. The Department of Education shall carry forward any balance remaining in the Early Childhood Nutrition Grant Program Fund, General Fund account at the end of any fiscal year for use in the next fiscal year for the same purpose. Sec. BB-2. 20-A MRSA §6603-A is enacted to read: §6603-A. Early childhood nutrition grant program The department shall create and administer, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, a grant program to provide grants to school administrative units to enter into agreements with providers of off- site public preschool programs to provide students in those programs with breakfast, lunch and a snack in accordance with this section. 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "off-site public preschool program" means a public preschool program offered by a public school in the State in partnership with a community provider that is not located on the site of a public school and includes, but is not limited to, a public preschool program offered at a private child care facility.

Page 169 - 132LR3049(37) 2. Eligibility. After consulting with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services, the department shall adopt rules to establish eligibility standards and requirements for participation in the grant program. Eligibility standards and requirements must align with rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services for the licensing of child care facilities, including, but not limited to, child care centers, nursery schools and small child care facilities. Eligibility standards and requirements must include, but are not limited to: A. A requirement that the off-site public preschool program meet the basic approval standards for public preschools adopted by the department; B. A requirement that the off-site public preschool program provide food that meets the nutritional standards developed for child care centers as provided in section 6602 and pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 1766 and administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, child and adult food care program; C. Requirements for the eligibility of school administrative units partnering with licensed child care programs for the delivery of special education services for children eligible under Part B, Section 619 as defined in section 7001, subsection 1-D; and D. A requirement that a memorandum of understanding between the school administrative unit and the off-site public preschool program provider describe the process by which meals will be delivered and reimbursed. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 3. Awards. Grants awarded by the department pursuant to this section are governed as follows. A. The amount of a grant is limited to the total annual per-student reimbursement rate for the National School Lunch Program established in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210. B. The department may not distribute grant funds prior to the 2027-2028 school year. 4. Fund established. The Early Childhood Nutrition Grant Program Fund, referred to in this subsection as "the fund," is established within the department to be used for the grant program in accordance with this section. The fund consists of any funds appropriated or allocated for inclusion in the fund by the State. The fund is nonlapsing and any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. PART CC Sec. CC-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Corrections, Maine State Prison. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Corrections is authorized to transfer up to $1,304,186 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of the Maine State Prison program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding rising electricity costs, Maine Criminal Justice Academy training costs, rising water and sewer utility costs and rising costs of contracting with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP and Siemens Industry, Inc. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the

Page 170 - 132LR3049(37) recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. CC-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Corrections, Correctional Center. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Corrections is authorized to transfer up to $1,181,708 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of the Correctional Center program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding rising electricity costs, Maine Criminal Justice Academy training costs, rising water and sewer utility costs and rising costs of contracting with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP and Siemens Industry, Inc. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. CC-3. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Corrections, Long Creek Youth Development Center. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Corrections is authorized to transfer up to $417,720 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of the Long Creek Youth Development Center program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding rising electricity costs, Maine Criminal Justice Academy training costs, rising water and sewer utility costs and rising costs of contracting with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP and Siemens Industry, Inc. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. CC-4. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Corrections, Mountain View Correctional Facility. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Corrections is authorized to transfer up to $379,411 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of the Mountain View Correctional Facility program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding rising electricity costs, Maine Criminal Justice Academy training costs and rising costs of contracting with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP and Siemens Industry, Inc. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART DD Sec. DD-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management is authorized to transfer up to $76,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of the Military Training & Operations program for the purpose of funding rising electricity costs. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations.

Page 171 - 132LR3049(37) PART EE Sec. EE-1. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. XXX, §1, is further amended to read: B. Six hundred ninety-nine thousand, one hundred fifty dollars in fiscal year 2001-02 to federally qualified health centers to support the infrastructure of these programs in providing primary care services to underserved populations. Forty-four thousand, two hundred fifty dollars must be provided to each federally qualified health center with an additional $8,850 for the 2nd and each additional site operated by a federally qualified health center. For the purposes of this paragraph, "site" means a site or sites operated by the federally qualified health center within its scope of service that meet all health center requirements, including providing primary care services, regardless of patients' ability to pay, 5 days a week with extended hours. If there is not sufficient funding to meet the formula in this paragraph, the $699,150 must be allocated in proportion to the formula outlined in this paragraph; and Sec. EE-2. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. XXX, §2, is further amended to read: C. Five hundred thousand dollars, beginning with fiscal year 2015-16 and continuing each fiscal year thereafter, to support access to primary medical, behavioral health and dental services to residents of the State in rural and underserved communities and to assist with provider recruitment and retention. Twenty-five thousand dollars must be provided to each federally qualified health center.; and Sec. EE-3. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶E is enacted to read: E. Four million dollars in fiscal year 2026-27 to support access to pharmacy services and affordably priced prescription drugs to residents of the State in rural and underserved communities by providing funds to support federally qualified health centers in developing or improving pharmacy services, including without limitation: (1) Planning, designing, constructing and operating one or more licensed retail pharmacies as part of a federally qualified health center's services; (2) Entering into arrangements, including with one or more federally qualified health centers, to expand the availability of prescription drugs purchased and delivered to patients under the federal drug pricing program under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 United States Code, Section 256b; and (3) Expanding access to prescription drugs supplied by one or more federally qualified health centers, including without limitation by increasing the number of locations from which patients may obtain prescription drugs, improving existing pharmacy facilities, expanding the availability of automated pharmacy systems as defined in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 1 or addressing workforce issues related to pharmacy program planning and operation. Sec. EE-4. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 4. Allocation of pharmacy services support funding. Each federally qualified health center may apply for funds made available pursuant to subsection 1, paragraph E by providing the department with a budget and plan for developing or improving pharmacy services and access to affordably priced prescription drugs for its patients. The department

Page 172 - 132LR3049(37) shall allocate available funds equitably among all applicants based on the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed development or improvement of patient access to affordably priced prescription drugs and the availability of other pharmacy services in the areas served by a federally qualified health center applying for funds. In developing criteria for awarding available funds, the department shall consult with and consider the recommendations of a statewide association of federally qualified health centers. Any available funds not awarded in fiscal year 2026-27 must be deposited in a nonlapsing account from which awards may be made in subsequent fiscal periods for the purposes set forth in subsection 1, paragraph E. Upon issuance of each award pursuant to this subsection, the department shall promptly implement a change in scope adjustment pursuant to section 3174-V, subsection 4 to reflect the ongoing costs for the federally qualified health center receiving the grant of operating expanded or improved pharmacy services. Sec. EE-5. Implementation. The Department of Health and Human Services shall publish a schedule and instructions for the content of applications and criteria for determining awards for the pharmacy services support program described in this Part. The department's schedule must ensure that initial awards of funding be made no later than December 15, 2026 and must ensure that applicants have no less than 60 days to prepare and submit applications after instructions for the content of applications and criteria for selection have been published. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department shall ensure that a majority of the persons selected to evaluate the applications have substantial training or experience in the operation and management of a federally qualified health center by including among those evaluating the applications volunteers recommended by a statewide association of federally qualified health centers. PART FF Sec. FF-1. 22 MRSA §8712-A is enacted to read: §8712-A. Care gap report The organization shall submit an annual report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters and over appropriations and financial affairs no later than November 15th of each year beginning in 2027. This report must contain data on the care gap with a breakdown by MaineCare Benefits Manual sections and Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual sections, including any changes in trends. Data collected to create the report is not subject to the provisions of section 8712, subsection 6. For purposes of this section, "care gap" means the difference between the home and community-based services individuals are authorized to receive and the services that they actually received. Sec. FF-2. 26 MRSA §3802, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 688, §2 and reallocated by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §98, is amended to read: 2. Membership. The advisory committee consists of 14 16 members, appointed as follows: A. One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;

Page 173 - 132LR3049(37) B. One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House; C. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee; D. The Commissioner of Labor or the commissioner's designee; E. One member representing an organization providing services to persons with intellectual disabilities and autism who is a member of a statewide association of providers of services to persons with intellectual disabilities and autism, appointed by the President of the Senate; F. One member representing a facility-based long-term care provider who is a member of a statewide association of facility-based long-term care providers, appointed by the President of the Senate; G. One member representing a service coordination agency for people receiving home- based and community-based long-term care, appointed by the President of the Senate; H. One member representing an organization providing statewide homemaker services through a state-funded, independent, support service program, appointed by the President of the Senate; I. One member representing an institution of higher education engaged in workforce development, appointed by the President of the Senate; J. One member representing a career and technical education center or region, appointed by the Speaker of the House; K. One member representing an organization promoting independent living for persons with disabilities, appointed by the Speaker of the House; L. One member who is an essential support worker, appointed by the Speaker of the House; M. One member representing a statewide advocacy association that broadly advocates for people who are entitled to receive essential support worker services, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and N. One member representing an organization providing services to persons with behavioral health challenges who is a member of a statewide association of providers of services to persons with behavioral health challenges, appointed by the Speaker of the House.; O. One member representing an organization providing personal care services in a home setting, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and P. One member representing the long-term care ombudsman program established under Title 22, section 5106, subsection 11-C and Title 22, section 5107-A. Sec. FF-3. Maine Health Data Organization and Department of Health and Human Services to develop care gap plan. The Maine Health Data Organization, referred to in this section as "the organization," and the Department of Health and Human Services, referred to in this section as "the department," shall develop a plan to measure the State's care gap. For the purposes of this section, "care gap" means the difference between the home and community-based services individuals are authorized to receive and the

Page 174 - 132LR3049(37) services that they actually received. The organization and the department shall do the following: 1. Work with the department's appropriate vendors to create a supplemental file to report on the care gap for services provided under the sections of MaineCare policy provided under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Sections 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 40, 65, 92 and 96. This file must include the authorization data elements needed for the organization to link this data with the claims and eligibility data that the vendor currently submits to the organization on behalf of the Office of MaineCare Services within the department. The organization must have access to the authorization, claims and eligibility data necessary to calculate the care gap. Using the existing data governance framework, the organization shall securely integrate multiple data streams, manage and store the data and develop dashboards to display key data points over time; 2. Work with the department's appropriate vendors to create a uniform reporting system for submitting key data elements to report on the care gap for services provided under the department's Office of Aging and Disability Services, Part 1 rule Chapter 5, Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, Sections 61, 63, 68 and 69. These data elements that may need modification to allow for data collection include, but are not limited to, the medical eligibility determination form, authorized care plan, invoiced payment data and utilization reports; and 3. Determine if there is any data available to estimate the care gap for services provided under the sections of MaineCare policy provided under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Sections 23 and 26 and those services provided under Section 65 that do not require prior authorization. If data is available, the organization and the department shall estimate the care gap. Following the modifications to contracts required in subsections 1 and 2, the organization shall integrate multiple data streams, manage and store the data and develop dashboards to display key data points over time. The organization may integrate any available data for those MaineCare services that do not require prior authorization described in subsection 3. In accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 8712-A, the organization shall submit a report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters and over appropriations and financial affairs no later than November 15, 2027. This report must contain data on the care gap with a breakdown by MaineCare Benefits Manual sections and Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual sections, including any changes in trends. The report must include information on progress toward developing the care gap analysis, including any options for MaineCare services without prior authorization. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters is authorized to report out legislation in response to the report in 2028. As part of any proposed legislation, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters must consider the inclusion of the care gap data and the full cost of providing the services identified in the care gap in one of the existing statutorily required reports submitted by the department to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters. Sec. FF-4. Cost-of-living adjustment for essential support workers; MaineCare rates. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department

Page 175 - 132LR3049(37) of Health and Human Services shall submit a request to seek approval from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.07% for reimbursement rates subject to rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Sections 13, 65 and 92 and rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Sections 2, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 29, 40, 67, 96 and 97 Appendix C effective January 1, 2027. The department shall submit the request required to seek approval under this section to implement the cost- of-living adjustment as soon as practicable. Sec. FF-5. Cost-of-living adjustment for state-funded home and community-based services. The Department of Health and Human Services shall increase reimbursement for state-funded home and community-based services by implementing a cost-of-living increase of 3.07% for direct care services provided under the department's Office of Aging and Disability Services, Part 1 rule Chapter 5, Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, Sections 61, 63, 68 and 69 effective January 1, 2027 to maintain parity with similar MaineCare programs. PART GG Sec. GG-1. 20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§23, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 210, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 23. Cellular telephone policy. By August 1, 2026, a school board shall adopt and implement a policy prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices for the duration of the school day, from starting bell to dismissal bell. The policy must restrict student use of cellular telephones and other personal electronic devices with Internet or cellular network capabilities. The Department of Education, in coordination with the Maine School Management Association or a successor organization and other relevant stakeholders, shall make available a model policy for school boards. The model policy must include exceptions for compliance with a student's individualized education program, a documented accommodation under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 United States Code, Section 794 (2026) regarding an individual student, the delivery of prescribed medical care as outlined in a student's individualized health care plan and language support services for a student who is an emergent English language learner when no other translation option is available. PART HH Sec. HH-1. 20-A MRSA c. 114-A, as amended, is repealed. Sec. HH-2. 20-A MRSA §13112, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 70, §5, is amended by repealing subparagraph (1). Sec. HH-3. 20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§21, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. C, §11, is repealed. PART II Sec. II-1. 20-A MRSA §5201, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 662, Pt. A, §11, is further amended to read: 1. Eligibility to enroll; school year. A person meeting the minimum age requirements of subsection 2 or section 7001, subsection 1‑B, paragraph B, and who has not reached 20

Page 176 - 132LR3049(37) 22 years of age before the start of the school year may enroll as a full-time or, with the consent of the school board, as a part-time student, in the public elementary and secondary schools where the student resides as defined described in section 5202. The school year, for the purpose of this subsection, is defined as starting on July 1st and ending on the following June 30th. PART JJ Sec. JJ-1. 20-A MRSA §7304, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. W, §20, is amended to read: 3. Purposes. Allocations from the fund may be made to school administrative units that have assumed the responsibility for child find activities and for ensuring a free, appropriate public education for special education and related services pursuant to section 7006, subsection 2 as outlined in each child's individualized education program and, including for general education costs for incurred in the provision of special education services to children eligible under Part B, Section 619. The commissioner may pay costs attributed to professional and administrative staff support to implement the requirements of this section. Sec. JJ-2. 20-A MRSA §7304, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 4. Unexpended funds. If a school administrative unit has unexpended funds from an allocation of the fund at the end of the fiscal year, these funds must be carried forward in the school administrative unit preschool fund account and used to reduce the net preschool expenses in the next fiscal year. PART KK Sec. KK-1. 20-A MRSA §8605, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. D, §29 and affected by §§72 and 74 and c. 12, Pt. WW, §18, is repealed. Sec. KK-2. 20-A MRSA §8605, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 1991, c. 518, §37, is repealed. Sec. KK-3. 20-A MRSA §15674, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 504, Pt. A, §6, is repealed. Sec. KK-4. 20-A MRSA §15683, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 398, §33, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) The pupil count set forth in section 15674, subsection 1, paragraphs A, B and C; Sec. KK-5. 20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§30 is enacted to read: 30. Adult education. The commissioner may expend and disburse funds for adult education students in accordance with the provisions of chapter 315. PART LL Sec. LL-1. 20-A MRSA §13013-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. C, §1, is further amended to read: 1. Department of Education salary supplement. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Education shall provide a public school teacher, a

Page 177 - 132LR3049(37) teacher in a publicly supported secondary school or a teacher employed by an education service center as authorized under chapter 123 who has attained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or its successor organization, with an annual national board certification salary supplement for the life of the certificate. The salary supplement must be added to the teacher's base salary and must be considered in the calculation for contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. If a nationally certified teacher is no longer employed as a teacher, the supplement ceases. The amount of the salary supplement is: A. For fiscal year 2012-13, $2,500; B. For fiscal year 2013-14, $2,750; C. For fiscal year 2014-15 and succeeding years, except for a teacher under paragraph D or E, $3,000; and D. For fiscal year 2020-21 and succeeding years 2025-26, for a teacher who is employed in a school in which at least 50% of students qualify for a free or reduced- price lunch under chapter 223, subchapter 7 during the year that the supplement is provided, $5,000.; and E. For fiscal year 2026-27 and succeeding years, for a teacher who is employed in a school in which at least 50% of students qualify for a free or reduced-price lunch under chapter 223, subchapter 7 or at least 50% of students are identified as economically disadvantaged for subsidy purposes under chapter 606-B during the year that the supplement is provided, $5,000. PART MM Sec. MM-1. 20-A MRSA §15672, sub-§2-A, ¶A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §1, is repealed. Sec. MM-2. 20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. E, §23, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) The school administrative unit's local share results in a full-value education mill rate less than the local cost share expectation as described in section 15671‑A through the 2009-10 fiscal year. Beginning in fiscal year 2010-11 and in subsequent fiscal years, the school administrative unit's debt service allocation must include principal and interest payments as defined in section 15672, subsection 2‑A, paragraph A. Sec. MM-3. 20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§2, ¶A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. E, §23, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (2). Sec. MM-4. 20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§29 is enacted to read: 29. Debt service. The commissioner shall pay principal and interest costs for approved major capital projects in the allocation year, excluding payments made with funds from state and local government accounts established under the federal Internal Revenue Code and regulations for disposition of excess, unneeded proceeds of bonds issued for a school project and excluding any principal and interest costs attributable to a school closed for lack of need pursuant to chapter 202.

Page 178 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. MM-5. 20-A MRSA §15905, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 462, §1, is further amended to read: A. The state board may approve projects as long as no the project approval will not cause debt service costs, as defined in section 15672, subsection 2‑A, paragraph A and pursuant to rules adopted in accordance with Resolve 2007, chapter 223, section 4, to exceed the maximum limits specified in Table 1 and Table 2 in subsequent fiscal years.

Table 1

Major Capital Integrated, Consolidated Secondary and Postsecondary Project Fiscal year Maximum Debt Service Limit Maximum Debt Service Limit 1990 $ 48,000,000

1991 $ 57,000,000

1992 $ 65,000,000

1993 $ 67,000,000

1994 $ 67,000,000

1995 $ 67,000,000

1996 $ 67,000,000

1997 $ 67,000,000

1998 $ 67,000,000

1999 $ 69,000,000

2000 $ 72,000,000

2001 $ 74,000,000

2002 $ 74,000,000

2003 $ 80,000,000

2004 $ 80,000,000

2005 $ 84,000,000

2006 $ 90,000,000

2007 $ 96,000,000

2008 $100,000,000

2009 $104,000,000

2010 $108,000,000

2011 $126,000,000

2012 $116,000,000

2013 $116,000,000

2014 $126,000,000 $10,000,000 2015 $126,000,000 $10,000,000 2016 $126,000,000 $10,000,000 2017 $126,000,000 $10,000,000 2018 $126,000,000 $10,000,000 2019 $126,000,000 $10,000,000 2020 $126,000,000 $20,000,000 2021 $126,000,000 $20,000,000 2022 $126,000,000 $20,000,000 2023 $126,000,000 $20,000,000

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Page 179 - 132LR3049(37) Fiscal year Maximum Debt Service Limit 2024 $150,000,000

2025 $150,000,000

2026 $150,000,000

2027 $150,000,000

PART NN Sec. NN-1. 20-A MRSA §15689-A, sub-§21, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. C, §11, is repealed. PART OO Sec. OO-1. 5 MRSA §1591, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Department of Education. The Department of Education shall carry forward any General Fund balances remaining in the Special Services Team program at the end of any fiscal year for use in the next fiscal year for the same purpose. PART PP Sec. PP-1. Transfer; Department of Education, Child Development Services, Other Special Revenue Funds. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $12,600,000 of the unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Education, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the Department of Education, Child Development Services program, Other Special Revenue Funds account, All Other line category. Sec. PP-2. Transfer; Department of Education, Child Development Services, General Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $4,051,457 of the unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Education, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the Department of Education, Child Development Services program, General Fund account, All Other line category. PART QQ Sec. QQ-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Education, School Finance and Operations. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Education is authorized to transfer up to $74,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the School Finance and Operations program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding maintenance and licensing costs for an Internet-based application for free or reduced-price meals. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. QQ-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Education, Leadership Team. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Education is authorized to transfer up to $363,114 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all

Page 180 - 132LR3049(37) salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Leadership Team program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding annual hosting and maintenance costs for the department’s grant management system. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. QQ-3. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Education, Adult Education. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Education is authorized to transfer up to $12,500 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Adult Education program, General Fund account for the purpose of funding rising costs related to the adult education data system. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART RR Sec. RR-1. 5 MRSA §1591, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Department of Energy Resources. The Department of Energy Resources shall carry forward any General Fund balances remaining in the Department of Energy Resources program at the end of any fiscal year for use in the next fiscal year. PART SS Sec. SS-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to Capital Expenditures; Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to transfer up to $256,994 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the Capital Expenditures line category of the Air Quality program, General Fund for the purposes of funding 2 ozone calibrator instruments, one ozone monitor instrument, one continuous, real-time air quality monitoring instrument, one zero air generator, 2 hydrogen sulfide analyzers, 2 trace-level dilution calibrators and 2 data loggers. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART TT Sec. TT-1. 10 MRSA §962, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2015, c. 504, §1, is further amended to read: 2. Revenue obligation securities. Issue revenue obligation securities to finance eligible projects, except that revenue obligation securities may not be issued for energy distribution system projects or energy generating system projects unless the authority issued a certificate of approval for those eligible projects before January 1, 2020 2040 pursuant to subchapter 3; Sec. TT-2. 10 MRSA §1044, sub-§13, as amended by PL 2015, c. 504, §4, is further amended to read:

Page 181 - 132LR3049(37) 13. Limitation. The authority may not issue revenue obligation securities for energy distribution system projects or energy generating system projects unless the authority issued a certificate of approval for the energy distribution system project or energy generating system project before January 1, 2020 2040. Notwithstanding this subsection, revenue refunding securities may be issued to refund any outstanding revenue obligation securities. Sec. TT-3. 35-A MRSA §3156, 5th ¶, as amended by PL 1997, c. 781, §2, is further amended to read: A certificate may not be issued under this section after July 31, 1998 2040. PART UU Sec. UU-1. Carrying provision; Maine Fire Protection Services Commission, Maine Fire Protection Services Commission. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry forward any unexpended balance remaining of the $1,500,000 appropriated in Public Law 2023, chapter 459 in the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission, Maine Fire Protection Services Commission program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the next fiscal year to be used for fire service training facilities. PART VV Sec. VV-1. 22 MRSA §3731-A, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 4. Donations or grants accepted; nonlapsing funds. The commissioner may accept donations or grants for the Maine Child Care Affordability Program from any source. Any unexpended funds appropriated or allocated by the Legislature or accepted by the commissioner for the purposes of the Maine Child Care Affordability Program may not lapse and must be carried forward in the same amount for the next fiscal year. PART WW Sec. WW-1. 22 MRSA §1708-A is enacted to read: §1708-A. Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes Nursing facility services provided by a veterans' facility must be reimbursed by the MaineCare program at rates established by the department pursuant to this section. This section applies to all funds, including federal funds, paid by an agency of the State to a veterans' facility for nursing facility care. 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Nursing home" or "nursing facility" has the same meaning as in section 1812-A. B. "Residential care facility" has the same meaning as in section 7852, subsection 14. C. "Veterans' facility" means a nursing home that is operated by the Maine Veterans' Homes at any location required under Title 37-B, section 601, subsection 2. 2. Per resident basis. Veterans' facilities must be reimbursed on a per resident daily rate basis for services to residents covered under the MaineCare program.

Page 182 - 132LR3049(37) 3. Rate calculations. Rate calculations under this section must follow the process and principles set forth in section 3173-J to determine a daily rate that is reasonable and adequate to cover the MaineCare allowable costs of operating veterans' facilities and to reflect any meaningful cost differences between veterans' nursing home and nonveterans' nursing home costs for the direct care and routine care cost components of the daily rate. Adjustments to rates and reimbursement for purposes that include, but are not limited to, audit procedures, quality and case mix must be made in the same way as those adjustments are made for all other nursing facilities as set forth in department rule. 4. Annual adjustments for inflation. The daily rate amounts calculated under this section must be annually adjusted for inflation to the same extent that MaineCare reimbursement rates for nonveterans' facilities that are nursing homes and residential care facilities are adjusted. Sec. WW-2. Supplemental payments to Maine Veterans' Homes residential care facilities in fiscal year 2026-27. The Department of Health and Human Services shall make a one-time payment to the Maine Veterans' Homes residential care facilities for the difference between MaineCare payments and actual allowed MaineCare costs, as reported on the most recently filed cost reports. The department may make these residential care facility payments in fiscal year 2026-27 to enable the department to seek and receive approval for a state plan amendment from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with federal matching payments to the extent possible. Sec. WW-3. Supplemental payments previously appropriated. Upon implementation of the rate calculations process established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 1708-A, any supplemental funding allocated or appropriated for the Maine Veterans' Homes in Public Law 2021, chapter 528 that has not been expended may not be used as supplemental payments but may be used for the purposes of this Part. PART XX Sec. XX-1. 22 MRSA §3108-A is enacted to read: §3108-A. Heating assistance for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households To the extent that funds are available, the department may issue an annual heating assistance payment to households receiving assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. PART YY Sec. YY-1. 22 MRSA §3769-E, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12, is repealed. PART ZZ Sec. ZZ-1. Continuation of limited-period positions. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all limited-period positions throughout State Government that are scheduled to expire in June 2026, are already funded through the end of fiscal year 2025-26 and are proposed to continue in the 2026-2027 biennium are authorized to continue until November 1, 2026.

Page 183 - 132LR3049(37) PART AAA Sec. AAA-1. PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. II, §4 is amended to read: Sec. II-4. Supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services, from the amounts appropriated and allocated, shall determine a consistent and reasonable allocation method to distribute supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. Total payment amounts may not exceed the lower of the amount appropriated for supplemental payments to psychiatric hospitals by this Act and the amount by which any payment would cause the department to exceed allowable aggregate upper payment limits as determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These payments must be allocated based on a consistent allocation method subject to United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval from total supplemental pool amounts as follows: 1. A supplemental pool amount based on the tax owed by psychiatric hospitals in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 as the result of the incremental increase in the hospital tax rate imposed by this Part, for twice-annual supplemental payments in those fiscal years; and 2. A supplemental pool amount based on the tax owed by psychiatric hospitals in fiscal year 2024-25 as the result of the retroactive application of the incremental increase in the hospital tax rate imposed by this Part, for a one-time supplemental payment in fiscal year 2025-26. Supplemental payments must continue until implementation of reimbursement reform for psychiatric hospitals, at which point the supplemental payments must be discontinued and the associated spending must be invested in direct reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital services. PART BBB Sec. BBB-1. Emergency rule-making authority; health and human services matters. The Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to adopt emergency rules under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, sections 8054 and 8073 as necessary to implement those provisions of this Act over which the department has subject matter jurisdiction for which specific authority has not been provided in any other Part, notwithstanding the requirement that the department find that immediate adoption is necessary to avoid a threat to public health, safety or general welfare. PART CCC Sec. CCC-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, State Supplement to Federal Supplemental Security Income. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,000,000 of unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, State Supplement to Federal Supplemental Security Income program, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2027. PART DDD Sec. DDD-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $3,600,000 of the unencumbered

Page 184 - 132LR3049(37) balance forward in the General Fund carrying accounts of the Department of Health and Human Services in the All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART EEE Sec. EEE-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to Capital Expenditures; Department of Health and Human Services, Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to transfer up to $290,664 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the Capital Expenditures line category of the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund account for the purpose of funding the replacement of the camera and access control system at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. EEE-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to transfer up to $1,100,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Office of MaineCare Services program, General Fund account for the purpose of funding rate determinations for MaineCare services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART FFF Sec. FFF-1. 12 MRSA §10108, sub-§13 is enacted to read: 13. Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Program. The Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Program, referred to in this subsection as "the program," is established within the department's fisheries and hatcheries division within the Bureau of Resource Management. A. The program must: (1) Prioritize native inland fish conservation and the research, management and enhancement of the State's native inland fish populations, including but not limited to those identified by the department as species of greatest conservation need, brook trout, lake whitefish, arctic charr and lake trout; (2) Identify and implement actions to enhance native inland fish production and stocking, including assessment of native inland fish production programs; and (3) Work to conserve, protect and enhance the State's sport fish fisheries. B. To the extent that resources allow, the program must support and incorporate the following elements:

Page 185 - 132LR3049(37) (1) The design and implementation of regional and statewide fishery research programs designed to conserve the State's native inland and sport fish fisheries and promote the long-term sustainability and health of those fisheries; (2) Investment in new technology, equipment and training programs to enhance the success and effectiveness of the program; (3) Effective communication regarding ongoing program actions, to promote program success and collaboration; (4) The establishment of collaborative partnerships to engage organizations, communities and companies representing conservation groups, anglers, land trusts and other organizations involved in outdoor recreation in implementing and publicizing the program; and (5) Engagement with representatives of various agencies, anglers and nonprofit organizations to enhance and restore the habitats and populations of native inland fisheries. C. The commissioner may accept money, goods or services donated to the department for the program. Money accepted by the commissioner under this paragraph must be deposited into the fisheries and hatcheries division dedicated account. D. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, shall report no later than February 1st annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters regarding program activities. The report must describe the work being done to conserve, research, manage and enhance the State's native inland fish populations and must include a summary of program expenditures, including how those expenditures were allocated. PART GGG Sec. GGG-1. 12 MRSA §10252, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §51 and affected by §422, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: §10252. Fish hatchery maintenance fund 1. Fund established. The fish hatchery maintenance fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established in the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or assist in funding engineering designs, statewide facilities assessments and maintenance, repair and capital improvements at fish hatcheries and feeding stations owned by the State. The fund may be used for overtime personnel services costs when overtime for fish stocking and other hatchery-related work is operationally required. The fund may support the design, construction and operation of additional state fish hatcheries that support the mission of the department, as approved by the Legislature. The fund may not be used to fund the general operating costs of an existing fish hatchery. 2. Funding. Notwithstanding section 10801, subsection 4, $2 from each fishing license sold must be deposited into the fund. Additionally, money deposited pursuant to Title 29-A, section 456-C, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (1) must be credited to the fund. The commissioner may accept and deposit into the fund any monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from public or private sources and must use that money for the purposes specified in subsection 1.

Page 186 - 132LR3049(37) PART HHH Sec. HHH-1. PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. FF, §1 is amended to read: Sec. FF-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2025-26. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2025-26 only, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $750,000 $1,250,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, General Fund, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been made, to the General Fund, All Other line category in order to fund temporary clerk services, marshal services contracts, guardians ad litem, interpreters and mental health services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order on the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. HHH-2. PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. FF, §2 is amended to read: Sec. FF-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2026-27. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27 only, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $750,000 $1,250,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, General Fund, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been made, to the General Fund, All Other line category in order to fund temporary clerk services, marshal services contracts, guardians ad litem, interpreters and mental health services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order on the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART III Sec. III-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $2,050,725 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding iPad replacements and licensing fees, rising contract costs related to case management services, rising utility costs, rising interpreter costs, rising travel costs for staff and judicial officers and the implementation of a new records management system. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. III-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $109,448 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, General Fund account

Page 187 - 132LR3049(37) for the purposes of funding general facility improvements, increased lease costs and additional file storage at the Lincoln District Court location. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART JJJ Sec. JJJ-1. 26 MRSA §1418-A, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13, is amended to read: The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired is established within the department Bureau of Rehabilitation Services under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The commissioner shall appoint the director, subject to the Civil Service Law. PART KKK Sec. KKK-1. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; General Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $38,409,609 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART LLL Sec. LLL-1. 12 MRSA §6043 is enacted to read: §6043. Marine Science Research and Boat Operations and Maintenance Fund 1. Fund established. The Marine Science Research and Boat Operations and Maintenance Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the department for the purpose of providing funds in support of marine science programs for the purposes described in subsection 3. Balances may not lapse and must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. 2. Sources of funding. The fund consists of any money received from the following sources: A. Fees charged to marine science research programs based on research conducted and boat use; B. Contributions from private sources; C. Federal funds and awards; and D. Any other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund is established. 3. Disbursements from fund. The department shall use the funds received pursuant to subsection 2 to support marine science programs in the State, including, but not limited to, funding for marine science research, boat operations and boat maintenance. PART MMM Sec. MMM-1. Carrying balances; Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Science. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry forward any unexpended balance

Page 188 - 132LR3049(37) remaining of the $400,000 appropriated in Public Law 2025, chapter 2 in the Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Science program, General Fund account, Capital Expenditures line category to the next fiscal year until the balance is fully expended. The funding must be used to support the department's obligation of the total cost for federal Public Assistance 406 Mitigation funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency related to storm damages from January 2024. PART NNN Sec. NNN-1. 4 MRSA §157, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZZ, §2, is further amended to read: A. The Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, shall appoint to the District Court 42 judges, except that, beginning July 1, 2024, the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, shall appoint to the District Court 44 46 judges. At least one judge must be appointed from each district who is a resident of a county in which the district lies, except that in District 3 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the district lies; in District 6 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the district lies; and in District 9 there must be 2 judges appointed who are residents of a county in which the district lies. Each District Court Judge has a term of office of 7 years. To be eligible for appointment as a District Judge, a person must be a member of the bar of the State. The term "District Judge" includes the Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge. PART OOO Sec. OOO-1. 24 MRSA §2986, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2025, c. 109, §3, is further amended to read: 3. Completed kit. If the victim has not reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency when the examination is complete, the hospital or health care practitioner shall then notify the nearest law enforcement agency, which shall transport and store the completed forensic examination kit for 8 20 years. The completed kit may be identified only by the tracking number. If during that storage period a victim decides to report the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency, the victim may contact the hospital or health care practitioner to determine the tracking number. The hospital or health care practitioner shall provide the victim with the tracking number on the forensic examination kit and shall inform the victim which law enforcement agency is storing the kit. If the victim reports the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency by the time the examination is complete, the investigating agency shall retain custody of the forensic examination kit. If an examination is performed under subsection 5 and the victim does not, within 60 days, regain a state of consciousness adequate to decide whether or not to report the alleged offense, the State may file a motion in the District Court relating to the storing or processing analysis of the forensic examination kit. Upon finding good cause and after considering

Page 189 - 132LR3049(37) factors, including, but not limited to, the possible benefits to public safety in processing analyzing the kit and the likelihood of the victim's regaining a state of consciousness adequate to decide whether or not to report the alleged offense in a reasonable time, the District Court may order either that the kit be stored for additional time or that the kit be transported to the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory for processing analysis in accordance with the laboratory's practices and procedures, or such other disposition that the court determines just. In the interests of justice or upon motion by the State, the District Court may conduct hearings required under this paragraph confidentially and in camera and may impound pleadings and other records related to them. A law enforcement agency shall store a completed forensic examination kit involving sexual assault for 20 years regardless of whether the alleged offense is reported to a law enforcement agency. Sec. OOO-2. 25 MRSA §2915-B is enacted to read: §2915-B. Sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Crime laboratory" means the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory located in Augusta or another accredited laboratory that provides forensic services to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of analyzing forensic examination kits. B. "Department" means the Department of Public Safety. C. "Forensic examination kit" or "kit" means a uniform standardized forensic examination kit developed by the department pursuant to section 2915, subsection 1 for evidence collection by a licensed health care provider in alleged cases of sexual assault. D. "Law enforcement agency" means the Bureau of State Police, a county law enforcement agency or a municipal law enforcement agency. E. "Licensed health care provider" means: (1) A hospital licensed under Title 22, chapter 405; or (2) A health care practitioner who is licensed by this State to provide or otherwise lawfully providing health care or a partnership or corporation made up of such health care practitioners. F. "Sexual assault" means any crime enumerated in Title 17-A, chapter 11. G. "Tracking system" means the forensic examination kit tracking system established by the department pursuant to subsection 2. 2. Forensic examination kit tracking system. The department shall operate and maintain a tracking system for all completed forensic examination kits, regardless of whether the alleged offense relating to the kit was reported to a law enforcement agency, that is continuously accessible to approved users as determined by department rule, including, at a minimum, licensed hospitals and licensed health care providers that perform forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault. A. The department shall operate and maintain the tracking system through the use of department personnel and resources and may contract with public or private entities,

Page 190 - 132LR3049(37) including, but not limited to, software and technology providers, to accomplish the department's duties related to the tracking system. B. Approved users shall adhere to the following procedures when entering information for each kit into the tracking system, which must, at a minimum, collect the following information. (1) A crime laboratory shall enter into the tracking system each new and unused kit and record each kit's intended destination before the kit leaves the possession of the crime laboratory. (2) A licensed health care provider shall enter into the tracking system: (a) The date the licensed health care provider receives each kit from a crime laboratory; (b) The date a particular kit is used for evidence collection, is discarded based on damage to the kit or is used for training; and (c) The date a completed kit is transferred to a law enforcement agency, the name of the law enforcement agency to which the kit was transferred and, to the extent known to the licensed health care provider, whether the victim of sexual assault from whom the forensic evidence in the kit was collected has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency. (3) A law enforcement agency shall enter into the tracking system: (a) The date the law enforcement agency receives a completed kit, the location where that kit is being stored and, to the extent known by the law enforcement agency, whether the victim of sexual assault from whom the forensic evidence in the kit was collected has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency; (b) The date the law enforcement agency transfers a completed kit to a crime laboratory and the name of the crime laboratory to which the kit was transferred; and (c) The date the law enforcement agency reports to a prosecuting attorney that a forensic examination has been performed pursuant to Title 24, section 2986. (4) A crime laboratory shall identify when it has conducted an analysis of a completed kit and enter into the tracking system the date of the analysis. (5) A law enforcement agency that receives a kit after analysis from a crime laboratory shall enter into the tracking system the date it received the kit and whether that kit was stored or destroyed. C. The tracking system must provide for the updating and tracking of a forensic examination kit as follows. (1) A victim of sexual assault from whom forensic evidence has been collected using a kit must have access to the tracking system on an anonymous and secure basis for the purposes of receiving updates regarding the kit and tracking the status of the kit. (2) A licensed health care provider, law enforcement agency, prosecuting attorney or any other entity in possession of a kit must have access to the tracking system

Page 191 - 132LR3049(37) for the purposes of entering, updating and tracking the status and location of the kit. (3) A prosecuting attorney in the State must have access to the tracking system for the purpose of receiving updates regarding the kits and tracking the status of the kits. 3. Participation required. Law enforcement agencies, licensed health care providers, crime laboratories and prosecuting attorneys in the State shall participate in the tracking system on the schedule and in the manner required by department rules adopted pursuant to subsection 7. 4. Immunity. A person or entity required by subsection 3 to participate in the tracking system is immune from civil liability for actions taken as a participant that are required by subsection 3 or by rules adopted pursuant to subsection 7. 5. Confidentiality. The tracking system and all information in the tracking system is confidential. 6. Report. The department shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters and the Governor by January 1, 2028 and annually thereafter regarding the tracking system. The report may include recommendations from the department for improved operation of the tracking system and must include the following information, identified by the county from which a forensic examination kit was entered into the tracking system: A. The number of completed kits in the tracking system, including: (1) The number of completed kits for which a victim of sexual assault has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency and, of those kits, the number on which analysis has been completed and the number on which analysis has not been completed; and (2) The number of completed kits for which a victim of sexual assault has not reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency and, of those kits, the number on which analysis has been completed and the number on which analysis has not been completed; B. The number of completed kits that were entered into the tracking system during the prior calendar year, including: (1) The number of completed kits for which a victim of sexual assault has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency and, of those kits, the number on which analysis has been completed and the number on which analysis has not been completed; and (2) The number of completed kits for which a victim of sexual assault has not reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency and, of those kits, the number on which analysis has been completed and the number on which analysis has not been completed; C. The average and median lengths of time for forensic examination kits to be sent for analysis after being entered into the tracking system and for analysis to be completed; and

Page 192 - 132LR3049(37) D. The number of reported forensic examination kits entered into the tracking system for more than one year for which analysis has not been completed. A law enforcement agency that performs its duties in more than one county shall provide to the department tracking information for each county where a forensic examination kit was entered into the tracking system. 7. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules to govern participation in and implementation of the tracking system. The rules must include provisions for maintaining confidentiality of tracking system information; provisions to ensure timely posting to the tracking system; a process for approving tracking system users and access for approved users; procedures for posting information and for updating information in the tracking system; and requirements for documentation of persons who have posted, accessed and updated information in the tracking system. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Sec. OOO-3. 25 MRSA §3821, as amended by PL 2025, c. 109, §6, is further amended to read: §3821. Transportation and storage of forensic examination kits For the purposes of this section, "sexual assault" means any crime enumerated in Title 17‑A, chapter 11 and "strangulation" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 208, subsection 1, paragraph C. If a victim of sexual assault or strangulation has a forensic examination and has not reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency when the examination is complete, the licensed hospital or licensed health care practitioner that completed the forensic examination shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency. That law enforcement agency shall transport the completed forensic examination kit, identified only by a tracking number assigned by the kit manufacturer, to its evidence storage facility. The law enforcement agency shall store the forensic examination kits involving sexual assault for 20 years and forensic examination kits involving only strangulation for 6 years. If during that storage period the victim reports the offense to a law enforcement agency, the investigating agency shall take possession of the forensic examination kit. If a victim of sexual assault or strangulation has a forensic examination and has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency when the forensic examination is complete, or the victim reports the alleged offense after the forensic examination kit has been transported to the nearest law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency investigating the alleged offense shall take possession of that kit. A law enforcement agency shall store the forensic examination kits involving sexual assault for 20 years and forensic examination kits involving only strangulation for 6 years, regardless of whether the alleged offense relating to the kit is reported to a law enforcement agency. In the case of a forensic examination performed under Title 24, section 2986, subsection 5, the law enforcement agency must immediately notify the district attorney for the district in which the hospital or health care practitioner is located that such a forensic examination has been performed and a forensic examination kit has been completed under Title 24, section 2986, subsection 5.

Page 193 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. OOO-4. Sexual assault forensic examination kit inventory. By October 1, 2027, all law enforcement agencies that receive, maintain, store or preserve sexual assault forensic examination kits shall complete an inventory of all kits in their possession and shall report their findings to the Department of Public Safety. At a minimum, reported findings to the department must include a breakdown by year by each agency of the number of: 1. Completed kits received, including a breakdown of the number of these kits for which a victim of sexual assault has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency and the number of these kits for which the victim of sexual assault has not reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency; 2. Completed kits for which a victim of sexual assault has reported the alleged offense to a law enforcement agency and the kit has not been analyzed by a crime laboratory. For purposes of this section, "crime laboratory" has the same meaning as in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2915-B, subsection 1, paragraph A; and 3. Completed kits that have been returned to the law enforcement agency after analysis by a crime laboratory. The department shall compile all agency findings and present a report of the inventory by January 1, 2028 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters. At the time the report is presented, the department shall post the report on its publicly accessible website. PART PPP Sec. PPP-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Public Safety, State Police. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Public Safety is authorized to transfer up to $292,500 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the State Police program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding a Maine Information and Analysis Center contract for firearms examiner services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. PPP-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Public Safety, State Police. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Public Safety is authorized to transfer up to $500,500 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the State Police program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding the replacement of 8 40-millimeter launchers and consoles at 3 emergency communications centers. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. PPP-3. Transfer of Personal Services balances to Capital Expenditures; Department of Public Safety, State Police. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Public Safety

Page 194 - 132LR3049(37) is authorized to transfer up to $91,650 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations, after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the Capital Expenditures line category of the State Police program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding a roof replacement at the K-9 office, a heat pump and generator for the Pittsfield barracks and updating the security system at the Bangor barracks. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. PPP-4. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Public Safety, Criminal Justice Academy. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27, the Department of Public Safety is authorized to transfer up to $540,000 of available balances of Personal Services appropriations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met, to the All Other line category of the Criminal Justice Academy program, General Fund account for the purposes of funding rising food service costs. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART QQQ Sec. QQQ-1. 20-A MRSA §12723, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 372, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: §12723. Maine Free Community College Program The Maine Free Community College Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established. The system shall waive tuition for no more than 2 years for an eligible student who meets the conditions under subsection 2. The availability of the tuition waiver is limited to the amount appropriated. 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "eligible student" means a person who graduated from high school in the previous 2 academic years or obtained the equivalent of a high school diploma in the previous 2 academic years. 2. Conditions. In order to receive a tuition waiver under this section, an eligible student must: A. Pursue an associate degree or other academic credential; B. Have established a primary residence in the State for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the date of admission to a college and reside in the State for the duration of the student's enrollment in the college; C. Accept all available federal and state grants, scholarships and other sources of funding; and D. Access the tuition waiver for no longer than 150% of the time stated by a college for completion of a program of study. 3. Report. No later than January 15th of each year, the system shall prepare and submit a report regarding the program to the Governor and the joint standing committee of

Page 195 - 132LR3049(37) the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs. PART RRR Sec. RRR-1. 5 MRSA §12004-A, sub-§22, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 786, §5, is repealed. Sec. RRR-2. 10 MRSA §1404, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 717, §3, is amended to read: 6. Warranty supplemental. That this statutory warranty is in addition to any express warranty provided by the manufacturer or dealer and any warranty created by state or federal law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose. The Manufactured Housing Board Maine Office of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of the Attorney General, shall prepare a written warranty form that contains the terms of subsections 1 to 5 and shall ensure that this warranty form is distributed to all dealers and manufacturers doing business in this State. Sec. RRR-3. 10 MRSA §8001, sub-§38, ¶R, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 397, §11, is repealed. Sec. RRR-4. 10 MRSA §9001, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1999, c. 725, §1, is further amended to read: 2. Intent. It is therefore declared that the State, with the passage of this chapter, intends: A. To provide protection to the public against hazards from poorly constructed or installed manufactured housing; B. To provide and enforce, with respect to its licensees and political subdivisions, uniform performance standards for construction and installation of manufactured housing that ensure durability and safety of manufactured housing; and C. To eliminate all costly, duplicative regulations and to adopt rules that provide for the performance necessary to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing at prices that people of this State can afford and to establish regulations that govern those matters within this State;. D. To establish an administrative board for the purpose of administering and enforcing this chapter and applicable warranties; E. To require this board to assume responsibilities as consistent with this chapter, including the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, the administration and enforcement of rules, investigations of complaints and any other acts that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter; F. To have this board, in the administration of this chapter, give consideration to economic factors that may result in additional costs to home buyers and eliminate any unnecessary costs that may occur from the enforcement of this chapter or any other Act; and G. To grant to this board the investigative and regulatory powers it may reasonably require to accomplish the foregoing purposes and intent and to carry out the provisions

Page 196 - 132LR3049(37) of this chapter, including making decisions, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Sec. RRR-5. 10 MRSA §9002, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 550, §1, is repealed. Sec. RRR-6. 10 MRSA §9002, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §4, is further amended to read: 5. Inspection agency. "Inspection agency" means an approved person or organization, public or private, determined by the board office to be qualified by reason of facilities, personnel and demonstrated ability and independence of judgment to provide for inspection and approval of the design, construction or installation of manufactured housing in compliance with the standards and the rules adopted in accordance with this Act chapter. Sec. RRR-7. 10 MRSA §9002, sub-§6, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 260, Pt. A, §1, is amended to read: B. The assembly and fastening of structural components of manufactured housing, including the completed roof system, as specified by the manufacturer's installation instructions and in accordance with the rules of the board office. Sec. RRR-8. 10 MRSA §9002, sub-§7, ¶B, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §6, is further amended to read: B. State-certified modular homes, which are those units that the manufacturer certifies are constructed in compliance with this Act chapter and rules, meaning structures, transportable in one or more sections, that are not constructed on a permanent chassis and are designed to be used as dwellings on foundations when connected to required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning or electrical systems contained therein. "Manufactured housing" does not include modular homes constructed at an educational facility by students pursuant to rules adopted by the board office; Sec. RRR-9. 10 MRSA §9002, sub-§11-A is enacted to read: 11-A. Office. "Office" means the Maine Office of Community Affairs as established in Title 5, chapter 310-B. Sec. RRR-10. 10 MRSA §9003, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §8, is repealed. Sec. RRR-11. 10 MRSA §9004, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §2, is repealed. Sec. RRR-12. 10 MRSA §9005-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §4, is amended to read: §9005-A. Powers and duties The board office shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The board office shall propose, revise, adopt and enforce rules necessary to carry out this chapter in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter

Page 197 - 132LR3049(37) 375, subchapter 2‑A. The board office may delegate the enforcement authority to employees or to other entities established by rule by the office. Sec. RRR-13. 10 MRSA §9006, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §9, is further amended to read: §9006. Installation standards 1. Standards. The board office shall, by rule, set uniform reasonable standards for the installation of manufactured homes, including, but not limited to, standards for foundations, supports, anchoring, underpinning and skirting of manufactured homes installed in this State. 2. Exemption. Manufactured housing which that is manufactured, sold, installed or serviced in compliance with this chapter shall be is exempt from all state or other political subdivision codes, standards or regulations which that regulate the same matters. Sec. RRR-14. 10 MRSA §9006-B, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §10, is further amended to read: §9006-B. Formaldehyde emissions; disclosure In addition to requiring that the "Health Notice on Formaldehyde Emissions" set out in 24 Code of Federal Regulations 53280.309, Section 3280.309 be prominently displayed in each manufactured housing unit sold in the State and provided as part of the Manufactured Home Consumer Manual provided to each purchaser of a new manufactured housing unit, the board office shall require that a copy of that notice be provided to a purchaser of a new manufactured housing unit at the time of execution of the purchase and sales agreement, and that each purchaser sign a certification, provided at the bottom of that notice, that the purchaser has read and understood the contents of the notice before signing the purchase and sales agreement. Sec. RRR-15. 10 MRSA §9006-C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. A, §§1 and 2, is further amended to read: §9006-C. Warranty seals The board office shall issue warranty seals to be attached on manufactured housing sold in this State. The following provisions govern the attachment of warranty seals on manufactured housing. 1. Manufacturer's warranty seal. Before manufactured housing may be installed in this State, the manufacturer shall first obtain from the board office a Maine manufacturer's warranty seal. The warranty seal may be issued upon payment of the fee as set pursuant to section 9021, subsection 2‑A. The manufacturer must attach the seal to the manufactured housing. 2. Installer's or mechanic's warranty seal. Before manufactured housing may be installed in this State, the installer or mechanic must obtain from the board office a Maine installer's or mechanic's warranty seal. The warranty seal may be issued upon payment of the fee as set pursuant to section 9021, subsection 2‑A. The installer or mechanic must attach the seal to the manufactured housing. Sec. RRR-16. 10 MRSA §9006-D, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 281, §1, is amended to read:

Page 198 - 132LR3049(37) §9006-D. Notice of installation 1. Notice of installation. A manufacturer, dealer, mechanic and installer shall notify the board office every month of the installations completed by that person that month. The notice must include the location of each unit of manufactured housing, the owner of each unit at the time of installation, the type or model of the unit, the manufacturer of the unit, written certification that the installation meets standards that conform to those required by the board office and the name and address of the manufacturer, dealer, mechanic or installer. The information must be submitted within 10 days after the end of each month in the form and manner prescribed by the board office by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A 2-A. 2. Failure to file. The board office may require a manufacturer, dealer, mechanic or installer who fails to comply with this section to pay a fine of not less than $5 and not more than $100 for each day the notice is late. Sec. RRR-17. 10 MRSA §9008, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §11, is further amended to read: 1. Licenses. A person may not manufacture, sell, broker, distribute, install or service any manufactured housing in this State regardless of the destination of the housing without first obtaining a license from the board office as required in this chapter. Sec. RRR-18. 10 MRSA §9009, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §12, is further amended to read: §9009. Investigations; suspensions; revocations 1. Investigations. The board office is authorized to conduct, delegate or administer any inspections and investigations as may be necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter. Fees for inspection of manufactured housing that must be paid by the manufacturer, dealer, developer dealer, installer or mechanic whose actions or failure to act gave rise to the necessity of the inspection are set pursuant to section 9021, subsection 2‑A. The board office is authorized to contract with local governments and private inspection organizations to carry out such inspection functions to the extent not prohibited by federal law, rule or regulation. 3. Remedies for manufacturing and building system defects. The board staff office may investigate any complaints made to the board office of noncompliance with or violation of chapter 213 or a warranty applicable to the sale of manufactured housing. If the board office finds, after hearing, that a manufacturer, dealer or developer dealer has sold, or is making available for sale, manufactured housing that poses a threat to public health or safety or has failed to comply with chapter 213 or an applicable warranty, express or implied, the board office may order the manufacturer, dealer or developer dealer or any combination thereof to take appropriate corrective action. Corrective action may include, but is not limited to, reimbursing consumers for repairs that are covered by warranty and made by the consumer if the consumer notifies the dealer, developer dealer or manufacturer in writing of the defect within a reasonable time prior to undertaking the repairs and the board office finds that the repairs are or were necessary to correct or prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or to the structure of the manufactured housing. The board office may also revoke or suspend the license of the manufacturer, dealer, developer dealer or any

Page 199 - 132LR3049(37) combination thereof to prevent any future threat to public health or safety. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8003, subsection 5‑A, revocations ordered by the board office are subject to judicial review exclusively in the Superior Court in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7. This subsection applies to any new manufactured housing that is sold to a consumer after January 1, 1993. 4. Remedies for installation defects. The board staff office may investigate all complaints made to the board office of noncompliance with or violation of chapter 213 or a warranty applicable to the installation of manufactured housing. If the board office finds, after hearing, that the installation of manufactured housing poses a threat to public health or safety or does not comply with the board's office's installation standards, chapter 213 or any applicable warranty, the board office may order the installer to take appropriate corrective action. Corrective action may include, but is not limited to, reimbursing consumers for repairs that are covered by warranty and made by the consumer if the consumer notifies the installer or mechanic in writing of the defect within a reasonable time prior to undertaking the repairs and the board office finds that the repairs are or were necessary to correct or prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or to the structure of manufactured housing. The board office may also revoke or suspend the installer's or mechanic's license to install manufactured housing to prevent any future threat to the public health or safety. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, revocations Revocations ordered by the board office are subject to judicial review exclusively in the Superior Court in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7. This subsection applies to any new manufactured housing that is sold to a consumer after January 1, 1993. Sec. RRR-19. 10 MRSA §9011, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §13, is further amended to read: §9011. Enforcement and penalties 1. Inspection of violations. The board office may, upon complaint or probable cause, inspect the manufactured housing, manufacturing facilities, a licensee's business facilities or such records as may be necessary to verify whether a violation has occurred. If the board office finds that a violation has occurred, it shall proceed pursuant to section 9009. 2. Petition to initiate legal action. The board office may petition the Attorney General to initiate legal action in any court of competent jurisdiction for monetary or injunctive relief to enforce this chapter. 3. Penalties. Any A person found guilty of violation of this chapter may be required to pay a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such violation, but not more than $5,000 for an action consisting of separate violations. 4. Private actions. The private rights of action created by this subsection are in addition to any rights of enforcement and relief granted to the board office in this chapter. The board office shall notify all claimants of their right to seek remedy. A. A person damaged as a result of a violation of this chapter also has a cause of action in court against the person responsible for the manufacture, brokering, distribution, sale, lease, installation or service, and the court may award appropriate damages and cost for litigation in its judgment.

Page 200 - 132LR3049(37) B. After exhausting all administrative remedies, a person damaged as a result of a violation of section 9042 also has a cause of action in court against the political subdivision of the State that fails to comply with the provisions of section 9042, and the court may award injunctive relief. 5. Crime designated. An individual or a director, officer or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully violates section 9008 in a manner that threatens the health or safety of any purchaser commits a Class E crime. Sec. RRR-20. 10 MRSA §9012, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 550, §1, is amended to read: §9012. Confidential information 1. Reported information. All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the board office, its director or any of its employees which that contains or relates to a trade secret, or which that, if disclosed, would put the person furnishing the information at a substantial competitive disadvantage, shall be considered is confidential, except that the information may be disclosed to other federal, state or local officials concerned with enforcement of this chapter or when relevant in any proceeding under this chapter or any related law, rule or regulation. 2. Refusal to release information. In any action brought against a member, officer or employee of the board office pursuant to Title 1, section 410, for refusal to release information in the custody or control of the board office, it shall be is a defense if that the defendant refused to release the information in the good faith belief that such information was rendered confidential by the terms of subsection 1. 3. State not liable. No An action for damages shall may not accrue against the State or the board, or the members, officers or employees of the board: office for the mistaken release of information rendered confidential by subsection 1. A. For the mistaken release of information rendered confidential by subsection 1. Sec. RRR-21. 10 MRSA §9021, as amended by PL 2021, c. 642, §4 and c. 676, Pt. A, §21, is further amended to read: §9021. Licenses The board office shall adopt rules governing qualifications for each category of license under its jurisdiction. 1. Licenses required. Any A person who engages in the business of manufacturing, brokering, distributing, selling, installing or servicing manufactured housing, regardless of the destination of the housing, must first obtain a license issued by the board office. The board office shall, within a reasonable time, issue a license to any a person who intends to manufacture, sell, install or service manufactured housing in this State subject to filing and approval of an application. Any A person who is licensed to conduct these activities by other state or federal law is exempt from this requirement when the law provides for specific authority to provide a particular service or preempts the requirement for such a license. Active licensees of the Real Estate Commission are exempt from the licensing requirement for selling or brokering used manufactured housing and new manufactured housing if such housing is sold or offered for sale by a licensee of the board office.

Page 201 - 132LR3049(37) 1-A. Initial training. All licensees and applicants for licensure must obtain initial training, including, but not limited to, the servicing and installation of manufactured housing. Applicants for initial licensure must complete the training before the board office approves the application for licensure. 2-A. Fees. The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation director of the office may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes. The license fee to operate a manufactured housing community pursuant to subchapter 6 may not exceed a base fee of $60 plus an additional amount of up to $6 per manufactured home site, except that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2030, the fee per manufactured home site is $16 per site. This fee must accompany each license application, including applications for manufactured housing community expansion and license renewal. The review and evaluation fees authorized by section 9083 may not exceed the actual cost of the review or evaluation. The fee for any inspection authorized by this chapter may not exceed the actual cost of the inspection. The fee for each warranty seal required by section 9006‑C, subsections 1 and 2 and each new dwelling unit required by section 9045 may not exceed $200. The fee for any other purpose authorized by this chapter may not exceed $200 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. 3. License term. A license expires on the date set by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to section 8003, subsection 4 director of the office for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and the payment of the renewal fee as set pursuant to subsection 2‑A. A license may be renewed up to 90 calendar days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. An applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 calendar days after the expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter. 4. Renewals. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under subsection 2‑A. If any licensee fails to renew within 90 days after expiration, that licensee is required to make a new application. 6. Financial responsibility. The board office may require bonding or other reasonable methods to ensure that manufacturers, dealers, developer dealers and others licensed under this chapter are financially responsible to fully comply with this chapter. 8-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action. In addition to the grounds enumerated in section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3), the board office may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by section 8003, subsection 5‑A for a violation of the rules of the office or for any of the following reasons: A. Accepting manufactured housing, directly or indirectly, from a manufacturer not licensed by the State pursuant to this chapter; B. Selling or delivering, directly or indirectly, manufactured housing to a dealer or developer dealer not licensed by the State pursuant to this chapter; or

Page 202 - 132LR3049(37) C. Violation of any of the provisions of chapter 213. 9. Proof of sales tax registration. The board office shall require that an applicant for a manufacturer, dealer or developer dealer license under this subchapter demonstrate that the applicant is registered with the State Tax Assessor for the collection of sales and use tax under Title 36, chapter 211 or that the applicant is not required to register under that chapter. 10. License by endorsement. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board office, in accordance with this section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that this section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board office determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter. Sec. RRR-22. 10 MRSA §9041, first ¶, as amended by PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §3, is further amended to read: The board office shall adopt rules and establish standards as provided by section 9005‑A to administer and enforce this subchapter. Sec. RRR-23. 10 MRSA §9042, as amended by PL 2011, c. 633, §4, is further amended to read: §9042. Standards 1. Standards. The board office shall, by rule, adopt standards in conformance with nationally recognized standards for the construction and the installation of manufactured housing. 2. Approval. The board office shall approve for sale or installation all manufactured housing that complies with the rules and standards authorized by this chapter or shall delegate the authority to inspect and approve the manufactured housing by inspection agencies authorized by the board office. 3. Exemption. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 25, section 2357‑A and Title 30‑A, section 4358, new manufactured housing that is manufactured, brokered, distributed, sold, installed or serviced in compliance with this chapter is exempt from all state or other political subdivision codes, standards, rules or regulations that regulate the same matters. A building permit or certificate of occupancy may not be delayed, denied or withheld on account of any alleged failure of new manufactured housing to comply with any code, standard, rule or regulation from which the new manufactured housing is exempt under this subsection. 5. Local enforcement. Except as specifically set forth in this subsection, a certificate of occupancy for any certified manufactured housing may not be denied, delayed or withheld on account of any alleged failure to comply with this chapter or any building code or rule adopted by the board office. For the purposes of this section, "certified manufactured housing" means new manufactured housing to which a label, seal or other device has been affixed, in accordance with rules adopted by the board office, certifying the compliance of the housing with this chapter and all applicable rules.

Page 203 - 132LR3049(37) A. The State or a political subdivision of the State may deny a certificate of occupancy for any certified manufactured housing when, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, the State or the political subdivision of the State determines that an imminent and direct risk of serious physical injury or death would exist in the normal use of the manufactured housing. B. If a certificate of occupancy for certified manufactured housing is denied, the State or a political subdivision of the State shall promptly provide the applicant for the certificate of occupancy with written notice of the denial. The notice must describe each reason for the denial of the certificate of occupancy in sufficient detail to allow the applicant to correct each deficiency noted. The State or a political subdivision of the State shall simultaneously provide a copy of the notice to the board office. C. If the code enforcement or other inspection officer of the State or a political subdivision of the State identifies a failure of certified manufactured housing to comply with this chapter or any building code or rule adopted by the board office, the officer may file a complaint with the board office in accordance with section 9051. D. This chapter may not be construed to impose a duty on a code enforcement or other inspection officer of the State or a political subdivision of the State to inspect any certified manufactured housing for compliance with this chapter or any building code or rule adopted by the board office. Unless a certificate of occupancy has been issued pursuant to the provisions of section 9043, subsection 2, paragraph A, a certificate of occupancy for certified manufactured housing does not constitute a representation by the State or a political subdivision of the State that the manufactured housing meets the standards established under this chapter. 6. Review of denial; issuance of certificate of occupancy. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 25, chapter 313, if a certificate of occupancy for certified manufactured housing is denied on account of any alleged failure of the manufactured housing to comply with this chapter or any building code or rule adopted by the board office or any law, rule, regulation or ordinance from which the manufactured housing is exempt under this chapter, the applicant for the certificate of occupancy may petition the board office to review the denial. The board office shall issue a certificate of occupancy for the manufactured housing if, after appropriate notice and administrative hearing in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV 4, the board office determines that: A. The manufactured housing has been certified pursuant to the rules adopted by the board office; B. The certificate of occupancy was not denied pursuant to subsection 5, paragraph A; and C. The notice of denial issued under subsection 5, paragraph B does not specify any violation of applicable law, rule, regulation or ordinance from which the manufactured housing is not exempted under this chapter. A certificate of occupancy issued under this subsection has the same validity, force and effect as if issued by the State or a political subdivision of the State in which the manufactured housing is located.

Page 204 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. RRR-24. 10 MRSA §9043, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §§18 and 19, is further amended to read: §9043. Approval alternatives 1. Inspection agency. Any A manufacturer seeking inspection and approval of manufactured housing subject to the requirements of this subchapter may contract with an inspection agency authorized by the board office to perform the necessary services in order to obtain approval of the manufactured housing. 2. Local option. The provisions of this subchapter must be waived by the board office with respect to manufactured housing that is installed in a municipality that has adopted a building code and has a local building code enforcement agency if: A. The manufactured housing is found by the local enforcement agency to comply with the applicable local building code; and B. The local enforcement agency reports the compliance to the board office in such form and detail as the board office may reasonably require. 3. Program of approval. The board office may provide a special program of approval to manufacturers who can demonstrate an unreasonable economic hardship resulting from the alternatives in subsections 1 and 2, except that in no case shall a program of unsupervised self-certification may not be authorized. 4. Certification. The manufacturer of that housing, regardless of the approval alternative used, shall certify that the manufactured housing conforms to all applicable standards whether adopted by the board office or local enforcement agency, as the case may be, and that manufacturer's certification must be permanently affixed to the manufactured housing in accordance with such requirements as the board office may by rule prescribe. Affixation of a certificate to manufactured housing signifies the manufacturer's representation and warranty to all purchasers of the housing that the housing was manufactured in accordance with all applicable standards of the board office or the local enforcement agency, as the case may be, in effect on the date of manufacture. 5. Documentation. The manufacturer shall provide to an agency in accordance with this section for review and approval any required documents necessary to define the design, assembly and installation of the manufactured housing to be produced, including the quality assurance practices to be applied by the manufacturer. 6. Inspection and certification. Manufactured housing produced by a manufacturer approved in subsection 5, shall must be inspected by an approval agency in accordance with this section, and certified by that agency as having been constructed in accordance with the standards adopted by the board office or local enforcement agency, as the case may be, provided as long as the approval agency makes that determination. Sec. RRR-25. 10 MRSA §9044, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §20, is further amended to read: §9044. Authorized inspection agencies 1. Establishment of procedures and standards. The board office shall, by regulation rule, establish procedures and standards for the qualification of private or public agencies to perform evaluation and inspection services required by this subchapter. The current edition of the Criteria Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in System Analysis

Page 205 - 132LR3049(37) and Compliance Assurance for Manufactured Buildings Building, ASTM-E 541, as adopted by the American Society of Testing and Materials shall ASTM International must be considered by the board office in adopting these standards and procedures. 2. Inspection agencies. The board shall office may qualify as inspection agencies only those persons or organizations which that it determines to comply with the standards adopted by the board office pursuant to subsection 1. Inspection agencies qualified under this subsection may contract with manufactured housing manufacturers to provide inspection services required by this subchapter. 3. Suspension of qualification. Qualification of an inspection agency must be suspended by the board office if, after appropriate notice and administrative hearing, it determines the agency is no longer qualified as meeting the standards adopted pursuant to subsection 1. The board office may request information and documentation and may conduct such reviews and inspections of the work of a qualified agency as the board office determines are necessary to reasonably ensure continuing compliance of the qualified agency with the standards adopted pursuant to subsection 1. Sec. RRR-26. 10 MRSA §9046, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §21, is further amended to read: Upon complaint by any a person concerning an alleged violation of this chapter, the board office may investigate and determine, or may cause to be investigated and determined, whether the unit complies with established rules. The board office shall notify the complainant of the complainant's right to relief under section 9011, subsection 4. If the board office determines the defect occurred in other similar manufactured housing, the board office shall notify all ascertainable purchasers of the housing, in accordance with the records obtained from the manufacturer and dealer of their possible right of action under this subchapter. Failure of the manufacturer, dealer or developer dealer to retain reasonable business records or to provide access to those records in response to a request by the board office pursuant to this subchapter is a violation of this chapter. Sec. RRR-27. 10 MRSA §9047, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §22, is further amended to read: §9047. Notification and correction of defects 1. Manufacturer. Every A manufacturer of manufactured housing in this State and any a manufacturer who offers manufactured housing for sale, lease, delivery, introduction or importation into this State shall furnish notification of any defect in manufactured housing produced by the manufacturer that the manufacturer or the board office determines relates to a standard of the board office that is applicable to the housing or that constitutes a safety hazard to an occupant of the housing. The notification must be accomplished in a manner and within a time the board office by rule prescribes, except that the rules must at least provide the following: A. Notification by mail to the first purchaser of the manufactured housing, other than a dealer or developer dealer of the manufacturer, and to any subsequent purchaser whose identity the manufacturer knows; B. Notification by mail or some expeditious means to the dealers and developer dealers of the manufacturer to whom the manufactured housing was delivered; and

Page 206 - 132LR3049(37) C. Notification by mail to the board office. 2. Dealers. Any A person who sells, leases, delivers or transports manufactured housing that has been certified under this chapter shall notify the board office and any present or prospective purchaser of the housing in writing of any defect resulting from damage or modification to the housing that the person determines relates to a standard of the board office that is applicable to the housing or that constitutes a safety hazard to an occupant of the housing. This requirement does not apply to sales or leases of manufactured housing after the first purchase of the housing by a person for purposes other than resale and does not apply to deliveries or transportations of the manufactured housing that occur after the first installation of the housing on a permanent foundation. 3. Corrections. The licensed person responsible for noncompliance with the standards adopted by the board office or for the creation of a safety hazard shall promptly make or cause to be made such repairs and modifications as may be necessary to correct the nonconformance or eliminate the safety hazard. Any A licensed person who fails to make these repairs or modifications is subject to section 9009. Sec. RRR-28. 10 MRSA §9048, as amended by PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §10, is further amended to read: §9048. Reciprocity 1. Standards. If the board office finds that the standards for the manufacture and inspection of manufactured housing prescribed by statute or regulation of another state or governmental agency meet the objectives of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and are enforced satisfactorily by that other state or other governmental agency, or by their agents, the board office may accept manufactured housing that has been certified by that other state or governmental agency as being in compliance with this chapter. The standards of another state are not considered to be satisfactorily enforced unless that other state provides for notification to the board office of suspensions or revocations of approvals issued by that other state in a manner satisfactory to the board office and so notifies the board office. Acceptance of this notification does not remove the board's office's right to pursue remedies outlined in sections 9009 and 9011. 2. Suspension or revocation. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 10051, the board office may suspend or revoke the board's office's acceptance or certification, or both, of manufactured housing certified under the reciprocal provisions of this section, for the following causes: A. If the board office determines that the standards for the manufacture and inspection of the manufactured housing of another state or governmental agency do not meet the objectives of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter; B. The board office determines that the standards for manufacture and inspection are not being enforced to the satisfaction of the board office; or C. The other state or governmental agency suspends or revokes its approval or certification. 3. Cooperation. In order to encourage reciprocity, the board office shall cooperate with similar authorities in other jurisdictions, with national standards organizations and with model code procedures for testing, evaluating, approving and inspecting manufactured housing, and otherwise encouraging their production and acceptance.

Page 207 - 132LR3049(37) 4. Agreement. The board shall office may not grant this reciprocity unless the recipient state enters into an agreement with the board office whereby manufactured housing manufactured within Maine and regulated under the provisions of this chapter shall be is deemed approved for sale in that recipient state. 5. Formal agreements. The board, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, office may enter into formal agreements with the agencies or authorities of other states, or other governmental agencies, or their agents, to carry out the purpose of this chapter. Sec. RRR-29. 10 MRSA §9051, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §23, is further amended to read: §9051. General 1. Violation. The board office may cause to be investigated any complaint of an alleged violation by any licensee or of any rules adopted by the board office, either by its own inspector or any an authorized agency, to determine the validity of the complaint. A. Within one year and 10 days after installation, any a home buyer of new manufactured housing may file a complaint about any defective construction or installation defect. B. Any A person having knowledge of a violation of this chapter may file a complaint within one year of that violation. 2. Form. Complaints may be made in any form, as approved by the board office, as long as the complaint includes all information the board office considers necessary. 3. Notice for purposes of limitation of actions. If a consumer files a written complaint with the manufacturer, dealer, developer dealer, installer, mechanic or board office within one year and 10 days after installation of new manufactured housing, receipt of the written complaint by the manufacturer, dealer, developer dealer, installer, mechanic or board office tolls the statute of limitations for purposes of bringing an action to enforce any an applicable warranty concerning the defect that is the subject of the written complaint. Sec. RRR-30. 10 MRSA §9061, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 152, §16, is repealed. Sec. RRR-31. 10 MRSA §9061, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §38, is repealed. Sec. RRR-32. 10 MRSA §9061, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §38, is repealed. Sec. RRR-33. 10 MRSA §9061, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 4-A. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. Sec. RRR-34. 10 MRSA §9061, sub-§9, as amended by PL 1993, c. 642, §31, is further amended to read: 9. State administrative agency. "State administrative agency" means the department or office that has been approved or conditionally approved to carry out the state plan for

Page 208 - 132LR3049(37) enforcement of the standards pursuant to section 623 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, 42 United States Code, Section 5422 and 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 3282, Subpart G. Sec. RRR-35. 10 MRSA §9062, first ¶, as amended by PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §14, is further amended to read: The board shall delegate the responsibility for administering the state administrative agency program to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. The commissioner director may delegate or contract out the administration of the state administrative agency program at the commissioner's director's discretion. The board office is vested with the authority upon appropriate notice to discontinue participation in the federal enforcement program as a state administrative agency for this State. Sec. RRR-36. 10 MRSA §9063, first ¶, as amended by PL 1995, c. 353, §2, is further amended to read: The commissioner director is authorized to issue adopt, amend and revoke rules as necessary to implement all procedures required of a state administrative agency pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Paragraph 3282 and 42 United States Code, Sections 5401 to 5426, including the implementation of a consumer complaint handling process and the holding of hearings. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 involving the state administrative agency program, the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 prevails. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Sec. RRR-37. 10 MRSA §9064, as amended by PL 1995, c. 353, §3, is further amended to read: §9064. Standards 1. Adoption, administration and enforcement of standards. The department office is charged with the adoption, administration and enforcement of manufactured housing construction and safety standards. The standards adopted must meet the standards adopted pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code, Sections 5401 to 5426. 2. Rules. The department office may adopt rules necessary to enforce the standards adopted under subsection 1. Sec. RRR-38. 10 MRSA §9065, first ¶, as amended by PL 1995, c. 353, §4, is further amended to read: The department office, by authorized representatives, may enter, at reasonable times, any factory, warehouse or establishment in which manufactured housing is manufactured, stored or held for sale for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirements of the federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards and the rules of the department office have been and are being met. Sec. RRR-39. 10 MRSA §9066, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §25, is further amended to read:

Page 209 - 132LR3049(37) 1. Violations. A person who violates any of the following provisions relating to manufactured housing or rules adopted by the department office is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each violation constitutes a separate violation with respect to each manufactured housing unit, except that the maximum penalty may not exceed $1,000,000 for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the first violation. It is a violation of this chapter for a person: A. To manufacture for sale, lease, sell, offer for sale or lease or introduce, deliver or import into the State any manufactured housing that is manufactured on or after the effective date of any applicable federal manufactured home construction and safety standard that does not comply with that standard; B. To fail or refuse to permit access to or copying of records, fail to make reports or provide information or fail or refuse to permit entry or inspection as required by section 9065; C. To fail to furnish notification of any defect as required by 42 United States Code, Section 5414; D. To fail to issue a certification required by 42 United States Code, Section 5415 or to issue a certification to the effect that a manufactured home conforms to all applicable federal manufactured home construction and safety standards, if that person in the exercise of due care has reason to know that the certification is false or misleading in a material respect; E. To fail to establish and maintain records or make such reports and provide information as the department office may reasonably require to enable it to determine whether there is compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974; or fail to permit, upon request of a person duly authorized by the commissioner director, inspection of appropriate books, papers, records and documents relative to determining whether a manufacturer, distributor or dealer has acted or is acting in compliance with this chapter or with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974; or F. To issue a certification pursuant to 42 United States Code, Section 5403, Paragraph (a), if the person in the exercise of due care has reason to know that the certification is false or misleading in a material respect. Sec. RRR-40. 10 MRSA §9068, as amended by PL 1995, c. 353, §6, is further amended to read: §9068. Monitoring inspection fees The department office shall establish a monitoring inspection fee in an amount established by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. This monitoring inspection fee is an amount paid by the manufacturer for each home produced in this State. The manufacturer shall pay the monitoring inspection fee shall be paid by the manufacturer to the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, who shall distribute for distribution, along with the fees collected from all home manufacturers, among the approved and conditionally approved states, based on the number of new homes whose first location after leaving the manufacturing plant is on the premises of a distributor, dealer or purchaser in that state.

Page 210 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. RRR-41. 10 MRSA §9082, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §29, is further amended to read: A person may not conduct, control, manage or operate, for compensation, directly or indirectly, any manufactured housing community unless licensed by the board office. Licenses issued must be displayed in a place readily visible to customers or other persons using a licensed establishment. Sec. RRR-42. 10 MRSA §9082, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §29, is further amended to read: Any A person desiring a license shall submit satisfactory evidence, in a form acceptable to the board office, of that person's ability to comply with the minimum standards of this subchapter and all rules adopted under this subchapter. Sec. RRR-43. 10 MRSA §9083, first ¶, as amended by PL 2025, c. 428, §1, is further amended to read: Application and license fees for manufactured housing communities are set under section 9021, subsection 2‑A, including applications for manufactured housing community expansion and license renewal. Fees are also set under section 9021, subsection 2‑A for manufactured housing community inspections; for the cost of reviewing engineering and site plans; for costs incurred in evaluating an applicant’s eligibility for licensure as a manufactured housing community; and for costs incurred in evaluating a licensee’s ongoing compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and the rules of the board office. Failure to pay costs billed to an applicant or licensee within 90 days of the billing date constitutes grounds for license revocation, unless an extension for an additional period not to exceed 90 days is granted in writing by the board office. A municipality shall accept a license issued by the board office as evidence a manufactured housing community meets all requirements of this subchapter. A municipality may not charge any additional fees for a manufactured housing community to operate. Sec. RRR-44. 10 MRSA §9084, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §§31 to 33, is further amended to read: §9084. Issuance of licenses The board office shall, within 30 days following receipt of application, issue a license to operate any manufactured housing community that is found to comply with this subchapter and the rules adopted by the board office. When any applicant is found, based upon an inspection by the board office or by municipal inspection made according to section 9088, an applicant is found to not be in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter or rules adopted and approved pursuant to section 9085 or section 9088, subsection 1, the board office may refuse issuance of the initial license but may issue a conditional license with such terms and conditions as required by the board office except when conditions are found that present a danger to the health and safety of the public. A conditional license may not exceed 90 days. Failure by the conditional licensee to meet the terms and conditions specified permits the board office to void the conditional license.

Page 211 - 132LR3049(37) The conditional license is void when the board office has delivered in hand or by certified mail a written notice to the conditional licensee or, if the licensee cannot be reached for service in hand or by certified mail, has left notice thereof at the facility. Upon the written request of the board office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention shall provide such technical services as may be required by the board office to assist with inspections and licensing of new manufactured housing communities. The department Department of Health and Human Services may assess the manufactured housing community owner a reasonable fee for these services. A license expires on the date set by the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to section 8003, subsection 4 director of the office for the licensing period for which the license was issued. A license may be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal and payment of the renewal fee as set under section 9021, subsection 2‑A, subject to compliance with rules of the board office and with this subchapter. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of its expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 9021, subsection 2‑A. An applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 calendar days after the expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter. The issuance of the license provided for in this subchapter does not provide exemption from other state or local laws, ordinances or regulations, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary. A license issued under this subchapter may not be assigned or transferred. Sec. RRR-45. 10 MRSA §9085, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §34, is further amended to read: The board office may make adopt and enforce all necessary rules for the administration of this subchapter, and may repeal or amend such rules from time to time as may be in the public interest, insofar as that action is not in conflict with any of the provisions of this subchapter. Sec. RRR-46. 10 MRSA §9086, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §35, is further amended to read: The board office and any duly designated officer or employee thereof may enter upon the premises of any manufactured housing community licensed pursuant to this subchapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this subchapter and any rules in force pursuant to this subchapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises under its jurisdiction that the board office has reason to believe are being operated or maintained without a license, but no any such entry or inspection of any premises may not be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge of the premises or, after hearing, upon order of the court. Sec. RRR-47. 10 MRSA §9088, as amended by PL 2025, c. 428, §2, is further amended to read: §9088. Municipal inspections

Page 212 - 132LR3049(37) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter to the contrary, the board office may issue a license to a manufactured housing community on the basis of an inspection performed by an inspector who works for and is compensated by the municipality in which the establishment is located, but only if the following conditions have been met. 1. Adopted rules; code of standards. The municipality involved has adopted a set of rules, ordinances or other code of standards for the establishments which that has been approved by the board office and which that is consistent with the rules used by the board office for the issuance of the licenses in effect at the time of inspection. 2. Qualified to make inspections. No A municipally employed sanitarians sanitarian may not make inspections an inspection under the provisions of this subchapter, unless certified as qualified by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. 3. Inspection to ascertain intent. The board office may from time to time inspect the municipally inspected establishment to ascertain that the intent of these statutes is being followed. 4. Inspection reports. The municipalities municipality shall furnish the board office copies of its inspection reports relating to the inspections on a monthly basis. 5. Charge. Municipalities may not charge the board office for performing those the inspections. 7. Licenses. Licenses issued under this section shall must be displayed, renewed and in every other way treated the same as licenses issued under this subchapter on the basis of inspection by the board office. 8. Certification. Certification of municipally employed sanitarians shall must be in accordance with standards set by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and shall be extended for a period of 3 years. Sec. RRR-48. 10 MRSA §9089, as amended by PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §22, is further amended to read: §9089. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action The board office may deny a license, or refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A noncompliance with any provision of this subchapter. Sec. RRR-49. 10 MRSA §9090-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 398, §1, is amended to read: 3. Attestation of net worth. An entity claiming an exemption under subsection 2, paragraph D shall provide the register of deeds with an attestation of net worth when the deed for the manufactured housing community is offered for recordation and any other information or documentation as required by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation office by rule. Sec. RRR-50. 10 MRSA §9094, sub-§2, ¶B-2, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 642, §39, is amended to read:

Page 213 - 132LR3049(37) B-2. At the time of sale or change in the principal occupant of a mobile home, the mobile home park owner or operator may require the owner of the home, if the home was built before June 15, 1976, to provide evidence that the home meets the Manufactured Housing Board's Maine Office of Community Affairs' standard for used manufactured housing. The mobile home owner may demonstrate compliance with the standard by providing the park owner or operator with a report signed by the following persons and indicating that the home complies with the standard's specifications regarding those aspects of the home inspected: (1) A licensed electrician who inspected the home's electrical system; (2) A person licensed to repair the home's heating system who inspected the home's heating system; and (3) A certified professional engineer who inspected the home for safety and structural soundness. Signature of the report may not be construed for any purpose as an endorsement that the home meets provisions of the standard other than those for which the inspection was conducted. A park owner who receives a signed report indicating that the home complies may not require removal of a home under this section on the basis of fire safety or the safety of the home. Sec. RRR-51. 10 MRSA §9094, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. B, §3 and amended by Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is further amended to read: F. The Manufactured Housing Board Maine Office of Community Affairs, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal, the Department of the Attorney General, representatives of the manufactured housing industry, representatives of mobile home park owners or operators and representatives of mobile home owners and tenants, shall develop recommendations concerning the standards for rules covered by this subsection. The recommendations shall must include standards designed to ensure the safety of the mobile home and its occupants, while being objective and measurable to provide for enforcement. The recommendations shall be made to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal affairs and business legislation by January 15, 1990. Sec. RRR-52. 10 MRSA §9094, sub-§2, ¶F-1, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 678, §2, is repealed. Sec. RRR-53. 10 MRSA §9094, sub-§2, ¶F-2, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 678, §2, is repealed. Sec. RRR-54. 25 MRSA §2450-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. D, §31, is further amended to read: In addition to the fees established in section 2450, a surcharge of 4¢ 6¢ per square foot of occupied space must be levied on the existing fee schedule for new construction, reconstruction, repairs, renovations or new use for the sole purpose of funding the activities of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board with respect to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, established pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103, the activities of the Division of Building Codes and Standards under chapter 314 and the activities of the Maine Office of Community Affairs under Title 30‑A, section 4451, subsection 3‑A, except

Page 214 - 132LR3049(37) that the fee for review of a plan for the renovation of a public school, including the fee established under section 2450, may not exceed $450. Revenue collected from this surcharge must be deposited into the Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund established by section 2374. Sec. RRR-55. 30-A MRSA §4358, sub-§1, ¶D, as repealed and replaced by PL 1993, c. 487, §1, is amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) For "newer mobile homes," as defined in paragraph A, subparagraph (1), a foundation that conforms to the installation standards established by the Manufactured Housing Board Maine Office of Community Affairs; or Sec. RRR-56. 30-A MRSA §4358, sub-§3, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 506, §3, is amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) Be built according to acceptable engineering standards and with a professional engineer's seal as required by the Manufactured Housing Board Maine Office of Community Affairs; Sec. RRR-57. 30-A MRSA §4358, sub-§3, ¶H, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 506, §3, is repealed. Sec. RRR-58. Transition provisions; Manufactured Housing Board. The following provisions govern the transition of the responsibilities of the Manufactured Housing Board, and its supporting services provided by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Manufactured Housing Board, including acting as the state administrative agency under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Manufactured Housing Board or on its behalf by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation or any of the board's administrative units or officers are declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect under the authority of the Manufactured Housing Board or on its behalf by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation or any of the board's administrative units or officers continue in effect until supplanted by rules established by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Manufactured Housing Board become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Manufactured Housing Board may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Employees of the Maine Office of Community Affairs who were employees of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation immediately prior to the effective

Page 215 - 132LR3049(37) date of this Part retain all their employee rights, privileges and benefits, including sick leave, vacation and seniority, provided under the Civil Service Law or collective bargaining agreements. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources shall provide assistance to the affected departments and shall assist with the orderly implementation of this subsection. 7. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances remaining in associated accounts of the Manufactured Housing Board, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. PART SSS Sec. SSS-1. 20-A MRSA §13407, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2021, c. 441, §1, is further amended to read: 3. School years beginning in or after 2022 and before 2027. For the school year starting after June 30, 2022, and in each subsequent school year starting before July 1, 2027, the minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers is $40,000. Sec. SSS-2. 20-A MRSA §13408 is enacted to read: §13408. Minimum salaries beginning in 2027-2028 school year 1. School year 2027-2028. For the school year starting after June 30, 2027, the minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers is $45,000; 2. School year 2028-2029. For the school year starting after June 30, 2028, the minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers is $47,500; and 3. School years beginning in or after 2029. For the school year starting after June 30, 2029, and in each subsequent school year, the minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers is $50,000. A school administrative unit shall provide to the department annually on or before October 1st the number of certified teachers and career and technical education teachers eligible for incremental salary increases as defined in section 15689, subsection 7‑A, paragraph A. Sec. SSS-3. 20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§7-B is enacted to read: 7-B. Adjustment for minimum teacher salary. Beginning in fiscal year 2027-28, the commissioner shall, in accordance with this subsection, increase the state share of the total allocation to a qualifying school administrative unit by an amount necessary to achieve the minimum salary for certified teachers and career and technical education teachers established in section 13408. A. As used in this subsection, unless the context otherwise indicates, "qualifying school administrative unit" means a school administrative unit that the commissioner determines to have a locally established salary schedule with a minimum teacher salary less than $45,000 in school year 2027-2028. As used in this subsection, unless the context otherwise indicates, "incremental salary increases" means the incremental

Page 216 - 132LR3049(37) increases in the salaries of certified teachers and career and technical education teachers employed by a qualifying school administrative unit in school year 2027-2028 necessary to meet the minimum salary requirements of section 13408 from fiscal year 2027-28 to fiscal year 2029-30. B. The commissioner shall allocate the funds appropriated by the Legislature in accordance with the following. (1) The amount of increased funds provided to qualifying school administrative units under this subsection must be the amount necessary to fund the incremental salary increases specified in this subsection. (2) The number of certified teachers and career and technical education teachers eligible for incremental salary increases in a qualifying school administrative unit for a fiscal year must be based on the information supplied to the department pursuant to section 13408 in that fiscal year. (3) The increased funds provided under this subsection must be issued to qualifying school administrative units as an adjustment to the state school subsidy for distribution to the certified teachers and career and technical education teachers. Qualifying school administrative units shall use the payments provided under this subsection to provide salary adjustments to those certified teachers and career and technical education teachers eligible for incremental salary increases. The department shall collect the necessary data to allow the funds to be included in a qualifying school administrative unit's monthly subsidy payments beginning no later than February 1st of each fiscal year. (4) Funding for incremental salary increases in fiscal year 2027-28 must be based on data submitted to the department and certified by school administrative units as of October 1, 2026. PART TTT Sec. TTT-1. Transfer; Department of Labor, Maine Apprenticeship Program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer up to $89,082 in fiscal year 2026-27, and up to $93,500 in fiscal year 2027-28, from the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Department of Labor, Maine Apprenticeship Program, Other Special Revenue Funds account to support the continuation of one limited-period CareerCenter Consultant position established by Public Law 2023, chapter 683, Part B, section 5 through June 18, 2028. PART UUU Sec. UUU-1. 5 MRSA §1532, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 2, Pt. A, §5 and affected by §14, is amended to read: 4. Investment of funds. The money in the stabilization fund may be invested as provided by law with the earnings credited to the stabilization fund. Sec. UUU-2. 5 MRSA §1532, sub-§4-A is enacted to read:

Page 217 - 132LR3049(37) 4-A. Investment earnings. At the close of every month during which the stabilization fund is below the 18% limitation described in subsection 1, the State Controller shall credit investment earnings as follows: A. Fifty percent of the investment earnings must be credited to the stabilization fund; B. Twenty-five percent of the investment earnings must be credited to the Irrevocable Trust Funds for Other Post-employment Benefits established in section 286-B, subsection 2 for the state employee plan, as defined in section 286-B, subsection 1, paragraph D; and C. Twenty-five percent of the investment earnings must be credited to the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund established in section 6203-D. Sec. UUU-3. 5 MRSA §1532, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. F, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 5. Investment earnings; exception. At the close of every month during which the stabilization fund is at the 18% limitation described in subsection 1, the State Controller shall credit investment earnings as follows: A. Seventy-five percent of the investment earnings must be credited to the Irrevocable Trust Funds for Other Post-employment Benefits established in section 286-B, subsection 2 for the state employee plan, as defined in section 286-B, subsection 1, paragraph D; and B. Twenty-five percent of the investment earnings must be credited to the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund established in section 6203-D. PART VVV Sec. VVV-1. Carrying provision; Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry forward up to $750,000 in unexpended balances in the Personal Services and All Other line categories in the Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions program, after all financial commitments for obligations and budgetary adjustments have been made, to the next fiscal year in the All Other line category in the Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions program to be used to continue the modernization of systems and services provided to the public. These funds do not lapse and are intended to carry until expended. PART WWW Sec. WWW-1. 20-A MRSA §7211, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 3. Supports, assistance and resources to school administrative units; authority to bill. The Child Development Services System may assess fees for services provided to school administrative units under this section as follows. A. The Child Development Services System may assess fees to school administrative units for supports, assistance and resources provided by regional support and service hubs under this section. Fees must be established in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to subsection 4 and may be based on, but are not limited to, the type, intensity,

Page 218 - 132LR3049(37) duration or frequency of services and the costs reasonably associated with the provision of those services. B. The Child Development Services System may bill school administrative units for supports, assistance and resources provided by regional support and service hubs under this section, and school administrative units shall pay such invoices from funds available for special education and related services, subject to applicable state and federal law. The Child Development Services System may enter into agreements or memoranda of understanding with school administrative units that specify the scope of services and the method and schedule of payment. Sec. WWW-2. 20-A MRSA §7211, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 4. Rules. The department may adopt rules to implement subsection 3 specifying the method for establishing rates for supports, assistance and resources provided to school administrative units by regional support and service hubs under this section, which may include hourly rates, per-service rates, per-pupil rates or other reasonable and established methodologies. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. PART XXX Sec. XXX-1. 36 MRSA §2013, sub-§1, ¶B-1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. N, §2 and affected by §3, is amended to read: B-1. "Commercial wood harvesting" means the commercial severance and, yarding and hauling of trees for sale or for processing into logs, pulpwood, bolt wood, wood chips, stud wood, poles, pilings, biomass or fuel wood or other products commonly known as forest products. Sec. XXX-2. 36 MRSA §2013, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2025, c. 469, §14 and affected by §44, is further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read: (4) New or used machinery and equipment for use directly and primarily in commercial wood harvesting, including, but not limited to, chain saws, skidders, delimbers, forwarders, slashers, feller bunchers and, wood chippers, semitrailers as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 66, trailers as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 86, trucks as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 88, truck tractors as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 90, pickup trucks as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 55 and commercial motor vehicles as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 17; and Sec. XXX-3. 36 MRSA §2013, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2025, c. 469, §14 and affected by §44, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: "Depreciable Except as provided in subparagraph (4), "depreciable machinery and equipment" does not include a motor vehicle as defined in section 1752, subsection 7 or a trailer as defined in section 1752, subsection 19‑A. Sec. XXX-4. 36 MRSA §2013, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read: D. "Hauling" means the transportation of forest products from the land where the forest products were harvested to their initial destination involving production or use.

Page 219 - 132LR3049(37) Sec. XXX-5. Application. This Part applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2027. PART YYY Sec. YYY-1. Supplemental payment to hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services shall determine a consistent and reasonable allocation method to distribute a one-time supplemental payment to acute care hospitals. The amount of the payment must equal the amount appropriated and allocated for this purpose by this Act but may be proportionally reduced if revenues collected pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 377 are less than the allocation. Additionally, total payment amounts may not exceed the lower of the amount appropriated for supplemental payments by this Act and the amount by which any payment would cause the department to exceed allowable aggregate upper payment limits as determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The department may make these payments in fiscal year 2026-27 to enable the department to seek and receive approval for a state plan amendment from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with federal matching payments to the extent possible. Sec. YYY-2. Cost-of-living adjustment. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit the required methodology notice necessary to seek approval from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for inpatient diagnosis-related group reimbursement rates subject to rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 45 effective July 1, 2026. The amount of the cost-of-living adjustment must be determined based on amounts appropriated and allocated for this purpose by this Act and actual revenues collected pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 377. Sec. YYY-3. Supplemental payments and increases in rates contingent. Any supplemental payments and increases to hospital inpatient reimbursement rates provided for in this Part with funding made available due to changing the base year of the hospital tax are contingent upon the Department of Health and Human Services seeking and being approved for any applicable tax waivers from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pursuant to 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 433.72. PART ZZZ Sec. ZZZ-1. Transfer from Maine Budget Stabilization Fund; Highway Fund unallocated balance. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer $13,029,115 from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to the unallocated balance of the Highway Fund on or before June 30, 2027. PART AAAA Sec. AAAA-1. Carrying provision; Department of Education, Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal year 2025-26, the State Controller shall carry

Page 220 - 132LR3049(37) forward $1,117,457 of the unexpended balance of funds appropriated for debt service costs associated with the bonding authority granted in Public Law 2021, chapter 635, Part X for career and technical education centers and regions in the Department of Education, Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the next fiscal year. PART BBBB Sec. BBBB-1. State Controller; post-closing. The State Controller is authorized to keep open the official system of general accounts of State Government for fiscal year 2025-26 in order to make post-closing entries and adjustments to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sec. BBBB-2. Retroactivity. This Part applies retroactively to June 30, 2026. PART CCCC Sec. CCCC-1. 36 MRSA §5219-KK, sub-§2-D, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. S, §4, is further amended to read: 2-D. Credit in 2022 and after. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, a resident individual is allowed a credit against the taxes imposed under this Part equal to the amount by which the benefit base for the resident individual exceeds 4% of the resident individual's income. The For tax years beginning on January 1, 2022 and before January 1, 2026, the credit may not exceed $1,000 for resident individuals under 65 years of age as of the last day of the taxable year or, for. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the credit may not exceed $1,500 for resident individuals under 65 years of age as of the last day of the taxable year. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2024, the credit may not exceed $1,500 for resident individuals 65 years of age and older as of the last day of the taxable year. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, for resident individuals 65 years of age and older, the credit may not exceed $2,000. In the case of married individuals filing a joint return, only one spouse is required to be 65 years of age or older to qualify for the $1,500 or $2,000 credit limitation. Married taxpayers filing separate returns do not qualify for the credit under this section. PART DDDD Sec. DDDD-1. 36 MRSA §5111, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 7. Income tax surcharge. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the tax calculated under subsections 1-F, 2-F and 3-F is increased by an income tax surcharge at the rate of 2% on that portion of the taxpayer's Maine taxable income in excess of: A. For married persons filing separate returns, 1/2 of the applicable amount under paragraph D; B. For single individuals, $1,000,000; C. For heads of households, $1,500,000; and D. For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses, $1,500,000. Sec. DDDD-2. 36 MRSA §5160, as amended by PL 2003, c. 390, §35, is further amended to read: §5160. Imposition of tax

Page 221 - 132LR3049(37) The tax is imposed, at the rates provided by section 5111 for single individuals, including the surcharge imposed pursuant to section 5111, subsection 7 at the rate for single individuals, upon the Maine taxable income of estates and trusts. The tax must be paid by the fiduciary. Sec. DDDD-3. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§10, as corrected by RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §58, is amended to read: 10. Dependent exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2025 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5219‑SS, subsection 4, paragraphs A, B and C, except that, for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1‑B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024; and Sec. DDDD-4. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. H, §4 and reallocated by RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §59, is amended to read: 11. Income deduction for retirement plan benefits; applicable amount. Beginning in 2025 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5122, subsection 2, paragraph M‑3, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1‑B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024.; and Sec. DDDD-5. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 12. Income tax surcharge. Beginning in 2026 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amounts specified in section 5111, subsection 7, paragraphs B, C and D, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1‑B, the "cost-of- living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. PART EEEE Sec. EEEE-1. 35-A MRSA §3214, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 201, §1; c. 230, §2; c. 306, §§2 and 3; and c. 361, §§3 to 5, is further amended by enacting at the end a new last blocked paragraph to read: As used in this subsection, "low-income household" means a household that is eligible for an assistance program administered by the Maine State Housing Authority pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4722, subsection 1, paragraph W or a means-tested assistance program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and that has an income of no more than 150% of the federal poverty level, as defined in Title 22, section 3762, subsection 1, paragraph C. Sec. EEEE-2. Funds to supplement allocations for low-income electric ratepayer assistance. Funds appropriated for low-income electric ratepayer assistance in Part A are in addition to the amounts already allocated by the Public Utilities

Page 222 - 132LR3049(37) Commission for low-income electric ratepayer assistance under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 3214, subsection 2. PART FFFF Sec. FFFF-1. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶R, as amended by PL 2025, c. 595, §2, is further amended to read: R. Persons in the employment of the Department of Health and Human Services on October 1, 2025 or hired thereafter who have the job classification of Mental Health Worker I, Mental Health Worker II, Mental Health Worker III or Mental Health Worker IV; and Sec. FFFF-2. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶S, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 595, §3, is amended to read: S. Persons in the employment of the Department of Public Safety on August 1, 2026 or hired thereafter who have the job classification of emergency communications director.; Sec. FFFF-3. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶T is enacted to read: T. Employees of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner within the Department of the Attorney General on August 1, 2026 or hired thereafter; and Sec. FFFF-4. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶U is enacted to read: U. Persons in the employment of the Department of Health and Human Services on August 1, 2026 or hired thereafter who provide crisis outreach and crisis services to adults with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities in a community-based or residential setting and who have the job classification of Community Response Worker. Sec. FFFF-5. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2025, c. 595, §4, is further amended to read: 2. Qualification for benefits. A member employed in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph S; any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph T; after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph U; and any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph L, qualifies for a service retirement benefit if that member either: A. Is at least 55 years of age and has completed at least 10 years of creditable service under the 1998 Special Plan in any one or a combination of the capacities; or B. Has completed at least 25 years of creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1, whether or not the creditable service

Page 223 - 132LR3049(37) included in determining that the 25-year requirement has been met was earned under the 1998 Special Plan or prior to its establishment. Sec. FFFF-6. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2025, c. 595, §5, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) Service credit purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions following termination of service is included only to the extent that time to which the refund relates was served after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1. Service credit may be purchased for service by an employee identified in subsection 1, paragraphs L, M, R and, S, T and U regardless of when performed; and Sec. FFFF-7. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as amended by PL 2025, c. 595, §6, is further amended to read: A. If all of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U; if service credit was purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U; or if service credit was purchased by other than the repayment of an earlier refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June

Page 224 - 132LR3049(37) 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U, the benefit must be computed as provided in section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. (1) If the member had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit under subsection 2, paragraph B must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B. (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit under subsection 2, paragraph B must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. FFFF-8. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 595, §7, is further amended to read: B. Except as provided in paragraphs D, E, F, G and, H, I and J, if some part of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and before August 1, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U and some part of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U, then the member's service retirement benefit must be computed in segments and the amount of the member's service retirement benefit is the sum of the segments. The segments must be computed as follows: (1) The segment or, if the member served in more than one of the capacities specified in subsection 1 and the benefits related to the capacities are not interchangeable under section 17856, segments that reflect creditable service earned before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M;

Page 225 - 132LR3049(37) before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and before August 1, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U or purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service before July 1, 1998, for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and before August 1, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U in a capacity or capacities specified in subsection 1 or purchased by other than the repayment of a refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and before August 1, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U, must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. If the member is qualified under subsection 2, paragraph B and: (a) Had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the amount of the segment or segments must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B; or (b) Had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the amount of the segment or segments must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3‑A; and (2) The segment that reflects creditable service earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U or purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees

Page 226 - 132LR3049(37) identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1, or purchased by other than the repayment of a refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. If the member is qualified under subsection 2, paragraph B and: (a) Had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the segment amount must be reduced in the manner provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (b) Had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the segment amount must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. FFFF-9. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶I is enacted to read: I. The service retirement benefit of a member to whom subsection 1, paragraph T applies and who qualifies for service retirement benefits under subsection 2 must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A on the basis of all of the member's creditable service in the capacity specified in subsection 1, paragraph T, regardless of when that creditable service was earned, except that for a member qualifying under subsection 2, paragraph B: (1) If the member had 10 years of service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. FFFF-10. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶J is enacted to read:

Page 227 - 132LR3049(37) J. The service retirement benefit of a member to whom subsection 1, paragraph U applies and who qualifies for service retirement benefits under subsection 2 must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A on the basis of all of the member's creditable service in the capacity specified in subsection 1, paragraph U, regardless of when that creditable service was earned, except that for a member qualifying under subsection 2, paragraph B: (1) If the member had 10 years of service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. FFFF-11. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2025, c. 595, §9, is further amended to read: 5. Contributions. Notwithstanding any provision of subchapter 3 to the contrary, after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and after July 31, 2026 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph paragraphs S to U, a member in the capacities specified in subsection 1 must contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at the rate of 8.65% of earnable compensation until the member has completed 25 years of creditable service as provided in this section and at the rate of 7.65% thereafter. PART GGGG Sec. GGGG-1. 30-A MRSA c. 201, sub-c. 15 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 15 MAINE EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM §4994-D. Maine Eviction Prevention Program The Maine Eviction Prevention Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Maine State Housing Authority to provide rental assistance to individuals. 1. Eligibility; income. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish eligibility criteria and application requirements for participation in the program consistent with the requirements under this subchapter. A program applicant's income may not exceed 60% of the area median income, adjusted for family size, in accordance with federal standards

Page 228 - 132LR3049(37) generally accepted as of the effective date of this subchapter and comparable to the standards of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. Rental assistance. A participant in the program is eligible to receive up to $800 per month in rental assistance paid directly to the participant's landlord for up to 12 months. 3. Assistance priority. Rental assistance under this subchapter must be awarded in the following order of priority: A. As the first priority, participants who have received a summons and complaint for forcible entry and detainer; B. As the 2nd priority, participants who receive an eviction notice for nonpayment of rent; and C. As the 3rd priority, participants who pay over 30% of their income in rent. 4. Payment requirement. A participant in the program is required to pay 30% of the participant's income toward the participant's rental obligation. 5. Rent requirement. A participant in the program must reside in a rental unit in which the rent is at or below 125% of the fair market rent established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 888.113 for the household size in the area in which the rental unit is located. 6. Eviction for cause. A landlord may evict a program participant only for cause during any month rental assistance is paid by the program. 7. Program administration. The Maine State Housing Authority shall delegate administration of the program and provide appropriate funding to one or more of the following: a designated community action agency as described by Title 22, section 5324; a municipal housing authority; or any other qualified entity as determined by the Maine State Housing Authority. An entity delegated to administer the program shall develop a method of verifying a participant's eligibility for the rental assistance every 6 months after initial approval. An entity delegated to administer the program shall limit administrative costs of the program to 12% or less of distributions received. 8. Rules. The Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. PART HHHH Sec. HHHH-1. Transfer from General Fund; MaineCare Stabilization Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027, the State Controller shall transfer $31,250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the MaineCare Stabilization Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent any loss of services or increased cost of services to a MaineCare member that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations, insufficient federal matching funds or any other shortage of funds or changes in federal or state law, rule or policy. Sec. HHHH-2. Transfer from General Fund; Education Stabilization Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2027,

Page 229 - 132LR3049(37) the State Controller shall transfer $31,250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Education Stabilization Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Education to prevent any reduction in the state share percentage of the statewide adjusted total cost of the components of essential programs and services that would otherwise result from insufficient General Fund appropriations or any other shortage of funds.