An Act To Support Maine State Parks 1
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 0562
Committee Amendment CA_A_H30 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "If" to H.P. 400, L.D. 562, Bill, "An Act To 
Support Maine State Parks" 
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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, our state parks are open seasonally; and 
Whereas, revenue from sales of merchandise will be greatest in the summer months; 
and 
Whereas, increased funding for the operation and maintenance of our state parks is 
essential; 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,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the 3rd line from the end (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "State." the following: 'Goods and services 
purchased by the bureau for sale or lease under this section must be procured in 
accordance with Title 5, chapter 155.' 
Amend the bill by insel1ing at the end before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
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Initiative: Provides an allocation to purchase materials for resale. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITIEE AMb~DMENT "A "to H.P. 400, L.D. 562 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
TOTAL 
2008-09 . 
$2,500 
$2,500 
2009-10 
$7,500 
$7,500 
2010-11 
$10,000 
$10,000 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment specifies that the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and 
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Lands must comply with procurement provisions administered by the Department of 
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Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services. It also adds an 
emergency preamble and clause and an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD562 
LR 477(02) 
An Act To Support Maine State Parks 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment II)} II 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2008-09 
2009-10 
2010-11 
Projections 
2011-12 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$2,500 
$7,500 
$10,000 
$10,000 
/Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$2,500 
$7,500 
$10,000 
$10,000 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
2012-13 
$10,000 
$10,000 
This bilI would establish a new fund, the State Parks Improvement Fund, within the Department of Conservation, 
Bureau of Parks and Lands. It would require an Other Special Revenue Funds alIocation to the Department of 
Conservation of $2,500 in fiscal year 2008-09, $7,500 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $10,000 beginning in fiscal year 
2010-11 for the purchase of material for resale. 
LR0477(02) - Fiscal Note - Page] of]