Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Review the Accountability of State Cultural Agencies II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1993
Committee Amendment CA_A_S478 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '" A 
"to S.P. 787, L.D. 1993, ""Resolve, Establishing 
the Commission To Review the Accountability of State Cultural Agencies" 
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Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Regarding Enhancement of Maine's Cultural Assets' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Preamble. Whereas, the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council serves a vital role 
in coordinating a comprehensive approach to preserving and promoting the State's 
cultural heritage; and 
Whereas, the Legislature seeks to strengthen its commitment to the preservation and 
enhancement of the State's cultural assets for the benefit of all its citizens: now, therefore, 
be it 
Sec. 1. Maine State Cultural Affairs Council directed to identify needs of 
Maine's cultural community and increase visibility of council. 
Resolved: 
That the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council, consisting of the Maine State Museum, the 
Maine State Library, the Maine Arts Commission, the Maine Historic Preservation 
Commission, the Maine State Archives, the Maine Historical Society and the Maine 
Humanities Council and referred to in this resolve as "the council," shall review its charge 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 27, chapter 18 and: 
I. Identify ways to increase the council's visibility in State Government; 
2. Solicit broad-based public input to identify the needs and aspirations of Maine's 
cultural community including through a series of statewide forums; 
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3. Develop ways to broaden citizen participation in the council; 
4. Review the council's internal procedures to improve the delivery of services to the 
citizens of Maine and strengthen the council's image; 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. A "to S.P. 787, L.D. 1993 
5. Identify ways to increase the ability of the council to attract private and public 
funding to benefit the citizens of Maine through enhanced cultural services; and 
6. Explore ways to improve the interaction of the council with the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs; and 
be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date. Resolved: That no later than January 31, 2009 the 
council shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs 
matters. The council shall include in a report a draft of any legislation necessary to 
implement its recommendations.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. 
It directs the Maine State Cultural Affairs 
Council to review its statutory charge and identify ways to strengthen the council's 
visibility, expand citizen participation and improve the delivery of services. The council 
is required to report its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of 
the Legislature having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs no later than 
January 9, 2009. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 0311 6/08 Mac:.. 
LD 1993 
LR 3063(02) 
Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Review the Accountability of State Cultural Agencies 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council to conduct the required review and submit the required 
repOli can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3063(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I