Resolve, To Conduct a Market Analysis Regarding the Feasibility of Expanded Gaming in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1856
Committee Amendment CA_A_H821 (House)
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs to meet

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1343, L.D. 1856, "Resolve, To 
Conduct a Market Analysis Regarding the Feasibility of Expanded Gaming in Maine" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Development of a Comprehensive Gaming Policy for the 
State' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting 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, development of a statewide gaming policy is critical in light of recent 
expansion of casino-style gaming innorthem New England; and 
Whereas, requiring the policy committee of jurisdiction to develop a comprehensive 
policy will result in recommendations that will provide the Legislature with valuable 
information as it considers future proposals for expanded gaming in Maine; and 
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the 90-day period expires in order 
to give the committee time to meet and develop its recommendations; 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, be it 
Sec. 1. . Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs to meet. 
Resolved: That the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs shall hold 
no fewer than 12 meetings to consider the development of a statewide comprehensive 
gaming policy as described in section 2. The committee shall hold its first meeting no 
later than June 15, 2014 and hold all of its meetings in the months of June, July and 
August; and be it further 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1343, L.D. 1856 
Sec. 2. 
Development of a comprehensive gaming policy; legislation. 
Resolved: That, by October 1, 2014, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and 
Legal Affairs shall submit to the Legislature recommendations for a statewide 
comprehensive policy on expanded casino gaming that considers the following: 
1. The development of at least 5 regions or zones of the State where a casino-style 
facility may be authorized to operate; 
2. The development of a competitive bid process that gives preference to federally 
recognized Indian tribes in the State and commercial facilities that currently conduct live 
harness racing where pari-mutuel wagers are authorized; 
3. Establishment of a competitive bidding process for license fees with a required 
mInImUm; 
4. 
Requirements for amenities at newly licensed casino-style facilities, including 
hotel rooms and conference centers; and 
5. Establishment of a single structure for the distribution of slot machine and table 
game revenue for all facilities licensed to operate slot machines or table games. 
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans and 
legal affairs is authorized to report out a bill based on the recommendations developed in 
accordance with this section to the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature; and be 
it further 
Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. 
Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Provides funding for the estimated costs of the per diem and expenses of 
members of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs for 12 meetings 
to be held in June, July and August of 20 14. 
GENERAL FUND 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2013-14 
$1,540 
$2,210 
$3,750 
2014-15 
$7,700 
$10,300 
$18,000 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee and replaces the resolve 
reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs pursuant to 
authority under Public Law 2011, chapter 699. The amendment requires the committee 
to meet no fewer than 12 times in June, July and August of 2014 to develop a 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1343, L.D. 1856 
comprehensive gaming policy for the State that includes the development of regions or 
zones where casinos may be licensed, the establishment of a competitive bidding process 
and the establishment of a single stmcture for the distribution of slot machine and table 
game revenue for all facilities licensed to operate slot machines or table games. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/07/14 
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LR 2893(02) 
Resolve, To Conduct a Market Analysis Regarding the Feasibility of Expanded Gaming in Maine 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment -fr-C ~ ~ '6 Q. I) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
FY 2013-14 
FY 2014-15 
$3,750 
$18,000 
$3,750 
$18,000 
Projections 
FY 2015-16 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2016-17 
$1I 
$0 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Legislature of$3,750 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $18,000 in 
fiscal year 2014-15 for the estimated costs of the per diem and expenses of members of the Joint Standing Committee 
on Veterans and Legal Affairs for 12 meetings to be held in June, July and August of2014. 
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