An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To Provide a Drug-free Workplace
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1669
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_B_S485 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" 6" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 664, 
L.D. 1669, Bill, "An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To 
Provide a Drug-free Workplace" 
Amend the amendment by striking out everything after the title and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Review Employee Drug Testing' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Task force to study employee substance abuse testing laws and 
procedures. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Labor shall convene a task force, 
referred to in this resolve as "the task force," to examine the current laws and procedures 
governing substance abuse testing of employees; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Membership. Resolved: That the membership of the task force consists 
of the following members: 
1. The President of the Senate shall appoint: 
A. One representative from a statewide business organization, such as the Maine 
State Chamber of Commerce or the Manufacturers Association of Maine; 
B. One representative of organized labor; 
C. One representative from a business that conducts drug testing pursuant to an 
employee drug testing policy; and 
D. One medical professional working in the field of substance abuse prevention and 
treatment; 
2. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint: 
A. One representative from the Maine Hospital Association; 
B. One representative from an organization concerned with employee privacy rights 
and civil liberties; 
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One human resources professional or a representative of a human resources 
organization in this State; and 
D. One representative from a medical marijuana organization; 
3. The Commissioner of Labor or the commissioner's designee; and 
4. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee; 
and be it further 
Sec. 3. 
Chairs. 
Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of Labor and the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services, or the commissioners' designees, shall 
serve as the chairs of the task force; and be it further 
Sec. 4. 
Appointments; convening of task force. 
Resolved: 
That all 
appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this 
resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative 
Council once all appointments have been completed. After appointment of all members, 
the chairs shaH caH and convene the first meeting of the task force. If 30 days or more 
after the effective date of this resolve a majority of but not all appointments have been 
made, the chairs may request authority and the Legislative Council may grant authority 
for the task force to meet and conduct its business; and be it further 
Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the task force shaH examine the current laws and 
procedures governing the methods of testing conducted by employers designed to take 
and analyze body fluids or materials from employees for the purpose of detecting the 
presence of substances of abuse including, but not limited to, drugs, as defined in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 11, and alcohol. Based on 
its examination of drug testing laws, the task force shall recommend methods of 
improving the methods of testing to detect the presence of substances of abuse in 
employees; and be it further 
Sec. 6. 
Report. 
Resolved: 
That, no later than February I, 2015, the 
Commissioner of Labor shall submit a report that includes the findings and 
recommendations of the task force, including suggested legislation, to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters. The joint standing 
committee may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature 
based on the findings of the task force; and be it further 
Sec. 7. Outside funding. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Labor and the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services may seek funding contributions to fully 
fund the costs of the study. All funding is subject to approval by the Legislative Council 
in accordance with its policies. If sufficient contributions to fund the study have not been 
received within 30 days after the effective date of this resolve, no meetings are authorized 
and no expenses of any kind may be incurred or reimbursed.' , 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and the committee amendment and replaces them 
with a resolve creating a task force to study employee drug testing laws and procedures. 
The Commissioner of Labor must report the findings and recommendations of the task 
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force to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor 
matters, which may submit a bilJ-.tp the First Rygular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
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(Senator HASKELL) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
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LD 1669 
LR 2558(05) 
An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To Provide a Drug-free Workplace 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'll>' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Haskell of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The additional costs to the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services associated with 
the requirements of this amendment can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
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