Resolve, To Create the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
Maine Legislature, Session 125, LD 1705
Committee Amendment CA_A_H796 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1257, L.D. 1705, "Resolve, To Create 
the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in the first line (page 1, line 15 in L.D.) by striking 
out the following: "12" and inserting the following: '13' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 1, lines 24 
and 25 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'5. 
A representative of a sexual assault crisis and support center involved in the 
prevention of child sexual abuse, appointed by the Speaker of the House;' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 8 (page 1, lines 29 
and 30 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'8. A representative of a statewide coalition against sexual assault, appointed by the 
President of the Senate;' 
Amend the resolve in section 2 in subsection 9 in the first line (page I, line 31 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" 
Amend the resolve in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 10 (page 1, lines 32 
and 33 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'10. 
The Commissioner of Health and Human Services, or the commissioner's 
designee; and 
11. A representative of a community-based youth-serving organization, appointed by 
the President of the Senate; and be it further' 
Amend the resolve in section 6 in subsection 2 in the last line (page 2, line 19 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "private organizations;" the following: 'and' 
Amend the resolve in section 6 by striking out all of subsections 3 and 4 (page 2, 
lines 20 to 27 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Recommend policies to prevent and address sexual abuse of children, including 
age-appropriate curricula for students in prekindergarten to grade 5; methods for 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1257, L.D. 1705 
increasing teacher, student and parent awareness of issues regarding sexual abuse of 
children, including warning signs indicating that a child may be a victim of sexual abuse; 
actions that a child who is a victim of sexual abuse may take to obtain assistance and 
intervention; and available counseling options for children affected by sexual abuse; and 
be it further' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the composition of the Task Force on the Prevention of 
Sexual Abuse of Children and increases membership to 13 members. It changes the task 
force duties to clarify that the task force is directed to make recommendations to prevent 
and address child sexual abuse. 
FISCAL l\'OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/14112 wac 
LD 1705 
LR 2353(02) 
Resolve, To Create the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, ( /-)-11 b ) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses of this task force are projected to be $2,430 in fiscal year 2012-13, assuming 4 task 
force meetings. The Legislature's proposed budget includes $10,000 for studies to be conducted during the interim 
after the 2nd Regular Session. Whether this amount is sufficient to fund all studies will depend on the number of 
studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services associated with 
department representatives serving on the task force can be absorbed within the departments' existing budgeted 
resources. 
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