Resolve, To Study the Promotion, Expansion and Regulation of the Harness Racing Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1073
Committee Amendment CA_A_H317 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 791, L.D. 1073, "Resolve, To Study 
the Promotion, Expansion and Regulation of the Harness Racing Industry" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the 2nd paragraph after the title (page 1, lines 
and 4 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, the Commission To Study the Promotion, Expansion and Regulation of 
the Harness Racing Industry is established to review the racing industry in Maine; and' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Commission established. Resolved: That the Commission To Study 
the Promotion, Expansion and Regulation of the Harness Racing Industry, referred to in 
this resolve as "the commission," is established; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Commission membership. Resolved: That the commission consists of 
members appointed as follows: 
1. Two members of the Senate, one member of the party holding the highest number 
of seats and one member of the party holding the 2nd highest number of seats, appointed 
by the President of the Senate. At least one Senate member must be serving on the Joint 
Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; 
2. Four members of the House of Representatives, at least one member of the party 
holding the highest number of seats and at least one member of the party holding the 2nd 
highest number of seats, all appointed by the Speaker of the House. At least one House 
member must be serving on the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry; 
3. The chair of the Maine harness racing promotion board; 
4. Two members recommended by an association of horsemen appointed by the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources; 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A" to H.P. 791, L.D. 1073 
5. One member who is a racing director for an agricultural fair recommended by a 
statewide fair association and appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and 
Rural Resources; and 
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6. One member representing commercial harness racing tracks appointed by the 
Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources; and be it further 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of sections 8, 9 and 10 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 8. 
Report. 
Resolved: 
That, no later than December 5, 2007, the 
commission shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, 
including any suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The JoinLStanding Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry is authorized to introduce legislation related to the harness 
racing industry to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature; and be it further 
Sec. 9. Commission budget .. Resolved: That the commission shall seek outside 
funds to fully fund all costs of the commission. If sufficient outside funding has not been 
received by the commission by September 15, 2007 to fully fund all costs of the 
commission, no meetings are authorized and no expenses of any kind may be incurred or 
reimbursed. Contributions to support the work of the commission may not be accepted 
from any party having a pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the matters 
being studied. Any person, other than a state agency, desiring to make a financial or in-
kind contribution must certify to the Legislative Council that it has no pecuniary or other 
vested interest in the outcome of the study. The certification must be made in the manner 
prescribed by the Legislative Council. All contributions are subject to approval by the 
Legislative Council. All funds accepted must be forwarded to the Executive Director of 
the Legislative Council along with an accounting record that includes the amount of the 
funds, the date the funds were received, from whom the funds were received and the 
purpose of and any limitation on the use of the funds. The Executive Director of the 
Legislative Council shall administer any funds received by the commission. 
The 
executive director shall notify the chairs of the commission when sufficient funding has 
been received. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the commission shall present a 
work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. 
The 
commission may not incur expenses that would result in the commission's exceeding its 
approved budget; and be it further 
Sec. 10. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Study Commissions - Funding 0444 
Initiative: Provides an allocation of Other Special Revenue Funds in fiscal year 2007-08 
in the event outside funds are received to fully fund the cost of the Commission To Study 
the Promotion, Expansion and Regulation of the Harness Racing Industry. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 791, L.D. 1073 
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Personal Services 
$1,760 
$0 
All Other 
$3,000 
r 
$0 
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$4,760 
$0 
SUMMARY 
This amendment corrects the name of the commission and adds 2 additional members 
of the House of Representatives to the Commission To Study the Promotion, Expansion 
and Regulation of the Harness Racing Industry. It removes the chair of the State Harness 
Racing Commission as a member and adds a member representing commercial tracks. It 
makes other changes to conform to Joint Rule 353 regarding legislative study 
commissions. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
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Revised: 05122/07 ;t.vae 
LD 1073 
LR 1489(02) 
Resolve, To Study the Promotion, Expansion and Regulation of the Harness Racing Industry 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
LegislativeCostiStudy 
2007-08 
2008-09 
Projections 
2009-10 
Projections 
2010-11 
Appropriations! Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Legislative Cost/Study 
$4,760 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The general operating expenses ofthis commission are projected to be $4,540 in fiscal year 2007-08. An allocation of 
Other Special Revenue funds is included in fiscal year 2007-08 in the event outside funds are received to fully fund 
the costs of the commission. If sufficient outside funding is not received by September 15,2007, no meetings are 
authorized and no expenses may be incurred or reimbursed. 
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