An Act To Update and Modernize Maine's Floodplain Mapping
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1699
Committee Amendment CA_A_H655 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §3307-G

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /1" to H.P. 1200, L.D. 1699, Bill, "An Act To 
Update and Modernize Maine's Floodplain Mapping" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, many properties in the State are either erroneously placed in or excluded 
from maps of flood hazard areas due to floodplain mapping inaccuracies; and 
Whereas, the State has collaborated with other states to submit a grant proposal to 
the United States Geological Survey to acquire light detection and ranging elevation data 
and the State is awaiting final approval of the grant funding; and 
Whereas, the grant proposal addresses a very small percentage of the data needed 
for improved floodplain mapping; and 
Whereas, private funding sources are currently available to contribute toward 
floodplain mapping in the State; 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,' 
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Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §3307-G is enacted to read: 
§3307-G. Floodplain Mapping Fund 
1. Fund established. The Floodplain Mapping Fund, referred to in this section as 
"the fund," is established as a dedicated nonlapsing fund administered by the office for 
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the purpose of providing funds for the mapping of floodplains using light detection and 
ranging technology in the State. 
2. Sources of money. The fund consists of any money received from the following 
sources: 
A. Contributions from private sources; 
B. Federal funds and awards; 
C. 
The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purposes for which the fund IS 
established; and 
D. 
Any other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund IS 
established. 
3. Disbursements from the fund. The office shall apply the money in the fund 
toward the support of floodplain mapping in the State, including, but not limited to, the 
acquisition of light detection and ranging elevation data and the processing and 
production of floodplain maps.' 
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Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
STATE PLANNING OFFICE 
Floodplain Mapping Fund N091 
Initiative: Provides a base allocation to establish the Floodplain Mapping Fund. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
2009-10 
$500 
$500 
2010-11 
$500 
$500 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect·when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
The amendment establishes the Floodplain 
Mapping Fund for the purpose of providing funds for the mapping of floodplains in the 
State. 
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This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section and it also adds an 
emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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Approved: 02/19/10 frac:.. 
LD 1699 
LR 2063(02) 
An Act To Update and Modernize Maine's Floodplain Mapping 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Projections 
2012-13 
Appropl"iations/AlIocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$500 
$500 
$500 
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'·· .. '1i'iscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes a base allocation to establish the Floodplain Mapping Fund using LiDAR (light detection and 
ranging) technology commencing in fiscal year 2010, and allows funding from various sources including private 
sources, federal sources, and bond proceeds .. 
LR2063(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1 
$500