Maine 2023 2023-2024 Regular Session

Maine House Bill LD2229 Chaptered / Bill

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STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR
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H.P. 1431 - L.D. 2229
An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the 
Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds and to 
Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of 
State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 
2025
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and
Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state 
departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
PART A
Sec. A-1.  Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Motor Vehicle Inspection 0329
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of the following positions: State 
Police Trooper positions from range 21 to range 23; State Police Sergeant positions from 
range 24 to range 27; State Police Corporal positions from range 22 to range 25; State 
Police Detective positions from range 22 to range 24; State Police Detective Corporal 
positions from range 23 to range 26; State Police Specialist positions from range 22 to 
range 24; State Police Polygraph Examiner positions from range 23 to range 25; State 
Police Polygraph Examiner Supervisor positions from range 25 to range 27; State Police 
APPROVED
APRIL 22, 2024
BY GOVERNOR
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Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; State Police Pilot Supervisor positions from 
range 26 to range 28; and State Police Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29. This 
initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with 
the Bureau of the Budget.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $15,694All Other	$0 $302
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $15,996
State Police 0291
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the retroactive payment for an approved 
reclassification and provides funding for related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$4,262 $0All Other	$82 $0
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$4,344 $0
State Police 0291
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service 
Manager II position from range 32 to range 33, retroactive to May 16, 2023, and provides 
funding for related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$2,366 $1,982All Other	$7 $38
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$2,373 $2,020
State Police 0291
Initiative: Establishes 16 State Police Trooper positions, 4 State Police Corporal positions, 
3 State Police Detective positions, 8 State Police Sergeant-E positions and one State Police 
Major position and provides funding for related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $1,931,251All Other	$0 $242,741
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $2,173,992
State Police 0291
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of the following positions: State 
Police Trooper positions from range 21 to range 23; State Police Sergeant positions from 
range 24 to range 27; State Police Corporal positions from range 22 to range 25; State 
Police Detective positions from range 22 to range 24; State Police Detective Corporal 
positions from range 23 to range 26; State Police Specialist positions from range 22 to 
range 24; State Police Polygraph Examiner positions from range 23 to range 25; State 
Police Polygraph Examiner Supervisor positions from range 25 to range 27; State Police  Page 3 - 131LR3109(05)
Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; State Police Pilot Supervisor positions from 
range 26 to range 28; and State Police Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29. This 
initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with 
the Bureau of the Budget.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $1,948,153All Other	$0 $37,541
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $1,985,694
Traffic Safety 0546
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of the following positions: State 
Police Trooper positions from range 21 to range 23; State Police Sergeant positions from 
range 24 to range 27; State Police Corporal positions from range 22 to range 25; State 
Police Detective positions from range 22 to range 24; State Police Detective Corporal 
positions from range 23 to range 26; State Police Specialist positions from range 22 to 
range 24; State Police Polygraph Examiner positions from range 23 to range 25; State 
Police Polygraph Examiner Supervisor positions from range 25 to range 27; State Police 
Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; State Police Pilot Supervisor positions from 
range 26 to range 28; and State Police Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29. This 
initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with 
the Bureau of the Budget.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $66,839All Other	$0 $1,288
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $68,127
Traffic Safety - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 0715
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved range change of the following positions: State 
Police Trooper positions from range 21 to range 23; State Police Sergeant positions from 
range 24 to range 27; State Police Corporal positions from range 22 to range 25; State 
Police Detective positions from range 22 to range 24; State Police Detective Corporal 
positions from range 23 to range 26; State Police Specialist positions from range 22 to 
range 24; State Police Polygraph Examiner positions from range 23 to range 25; State 
Police Polygraph Examiner Supervisor positions from range 25 to range 27; State Police 
Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; State Police Pilot Supervisor positions from 
range 26 to range 28; and State Police Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29. This 
initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with 
the Bureau of the Budget.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $747,736All Other	$0 $14,409
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $762,145
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PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2023-24 2024-25
 
 HIGHWAY FUND	$6,717$5,007,974
 
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$6,717$5,007,974
Sec. A-2.  Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Eliminates one vacant Customer Representative Associate I position and 
associated All Other costs.  This position is being eliminated as part of a realignment of 
responsibilities in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles supporting the strategic plan.  
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	0.000 (1.000)Personal Services	$0 ($74,817)All Other	$0 ($3,568)
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 ($78,385)
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Motor Vehicle 
Detective position to a Senior Motor Vehicle Detective position and also adjusts funding 
for related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $16,646All Other	$0 $794
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $17,440
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Executive II position and provides funding for 
related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	0.000 1.000Personal Services	$0 $153,936All Other	$0 $19,083
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $173,019
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the ongoing contract expenses for the branch office 
scheduling software for customer appointments.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25All Other	$6,810 $16,344 Page 5 - 131LR3109(05)
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$6,810 $16,344
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Specialist I 
Supervisor position to a Public Service Coordinator I position and also adjusts funding for 
related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $17,224All Other	$0 $821
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $18,045
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for increased leasing costs of new vehicles for the motor 
vehicle driver license examiners.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25All Other	$0 $99,435Capital Expenditures	$0 $49,203
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $148,638
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the planned increase in International Registration Plan 
membership dues.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25All Other	$0 $8,591
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $8,591
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Customer 
Representative Associate II - Motor Vehicle position to a Motor Vehicle Registration 
Enforcement Compliance Inspector position and also adjusts funding for related All Other 
costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $4,940All Other	$0 $236
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $5,176
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the planned increase in software licenses and maintenance 
expenses for the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Unified Network 
Interface system to act as a clearinghouse for license information.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25All Other	$10,114 $20,229 Page 6 - 131LR3109(05)
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$10,114 $20,229
Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077
Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 7 Inventory & Property 
Associate I positions to 7 Inventory & Property Associate II positions and also adjusts 
funding for related All Other costs.
HIGHWAY FUND
2023-24 2024-25Personal Services	$0 $34,174All Other	$0 $1,630
 
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HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL
$0 $35,804
 
SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2023-24 2024-25
 
 HIGHWAY FUND	$16,924 $364,901
 
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$16,924 $364,901
Sec. A-3.  Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Highway and Bridge Capital 0406
Initiative: Increases funding to align allocations with projected available resources.
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
2023-24 2024-25All Other	$10,000,000$10,000,000
 
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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000$10,000,000
Multimodal Transportation Fund Z017
Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the March 1, 2024 
revenue forecast.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2023-24 2024-25All Other	$0 $165,611
 
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$0 $165,611
 
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2023-24 2024-25
 
 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND	$10,000,000$10,000,000OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS	$0 $165,611
 
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$10,000,000$10,165,611 Page 7 - 131LR3109(05)
PART B
Sec. B-1.  Notwithstanding any 
provision of law to the contrary, all limited-period positions throughout State Government 
that are scheduled to expire during June 2024, are already funded through the end of fiscal 
year 2023-24 and are proposed to continue in fiscal year 2024-25 are authorized to continue 
until August 1, 2024.
Emergency clause.  
takes effect when approved.