Resolve, To Conduct a Market Analysis Regarding the Feasibility of Expanded Gaming in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 1856

Legislative Document 
No. 1856 
H.P. 1343 
House of Representatives, April 9, 2014 
Resolve, To Conduct a Market Analysis Regarding the Feasibility of 
Expanded Gaming in Maine 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reported by the Majority from the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal 
Affairs pursuant to Public Law 2011, chapter 699, section 3, subsection 5. 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
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 in northern New England; and 
Whereas, proposals for expanded gaming in Maine should be based on an objective 
analysis of what is feasible within the existing market; and 
Whereas, a market analysis will provide the Legislature with valuable information 
as it considers future proposals for expanded gaming in Maine; 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.  Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board to transfer 
funds.  Resolved:  That the executive director of the Gambling Control Board within 
the Department of Public Safety shall transfer $150,000 from the Gambling Control 
Board administrative expenses Other Special Revenue Funds account to the General Fund 
unappropriated surplus.  The transfer made pursuant to this section must be made no later 
than October 1, 2014; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Legislative Council to contract for market analysis regarding the 
potential for expanded gaming in the State.  Resolved:  That the Legislative 
Council, through the Executive Director of the Legislative Council, shall contract with a 
qualified consulting firm that has, within the last 12 months, provided consulting 
regarding legislative proposals for expanded gaming in New England, to conduct an 
analysis of the potential market for expanded casino-style gaming in the State.  The 
executive director shall arrange for the analysis to be completed and a report submitted to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs no later than September 1, 
2014.  The executive director shall ensure that the contract requires the consulting firm to 
provide an analysis that considers the following: 
1.  The current regional gaming market's capacity for additional casino-style gaming 
facilities in the State, considering all existing facilities where wagering is currently 
conducted in the State and the potential or imminent establishment of casino facilities in 
Massachusetts and New Hampshire; and 
2.  If a market exists:   
A.  The best location for an additional casino-style gaming facility or facilities in the 
State; 
B. The scope of a facility or facilities that will best serve the objective of promotion 
of economic development in a region where a facility may be located, with a focus on 
job creation and increased tourism; 
C.  Establishment of a tax rate or revenue distribution structure for a facility that 
ensures the facility’s commercial viability balanced with maximizing revenue to the 
State or to funds the Legislature has prioritized for receipt of casino revenues; 
D.  Development of requirements for minimum capital investments and 
reinvestments; 
E.  Providing for an estimate of the impact of expanded gaming on existing casinos 
operating in the State; and 
F.  Establishment of a license fee for a facility that is representative of market value; 
and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs 
authorized to meet; legislation.  Resolved:  That the Joint Standing Committee on 
Veterans and Legal Affairs is authorized to hold up to 4 meetings to consider the analysis 
and report described in section 2 and shall complete its work related to the report and 
develop any recommended legislation by December 3, 2014.  The joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans and legal affairs is 
authorized to submit a bill, based on the report and any recommendations contained in the 
report, to the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature; and be it further 
Sec. 4.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
LEGISLATURE 
Legislature 0081 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purpose of entering into a contract with a 
firm experienced in providing consulting on casino-style gaming. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve is submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal 
Affairs pursuant to authority granted by Public Law 2011, chapter 699.  The resolve 
directs the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to enter into a contract with an 
experienced gaming consulting firm to conduct an analysis of the potential market for 
expanded casino-style gaming in the State.  The resolve requires the analysis and a report 
to be completed by September 1, 2014.  The resolve authorizes the Joint Standing 
Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs to hold up to 4 meetings to review the analysis 
GENERAL FUND 
2013-14
2014-15
All Other 
$0
$150,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$0
$150,000
and authorizes the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
veterans and legal affairs to report out legislation to the First Regular Session of the 127th 
Legislature. 
The resolve transfers $150,000 from the Gambling Control Board administrative 
expenses Other Special Revenue Funds account to the General Fund and transfers 
$150,000 to the Legislative Council from the General Fund to fund the contract. 
Revised: 04/07/14
LD 1856     
LR 2893(01)
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Projections 
FY 2015-16
Projections 
FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
$0
$0
$0
$0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund
$0
$150,000
$0
$0
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds
$0
($150,000)
$0
$0
Transfers
General Fund
$0
$150,000
$0
$0
Legislative Cost/Study
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Resolve, To Conduct a Market Analysis Regarding the Feasibility of Expanded Gaming in Maine
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
The bill transfers $150,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 from the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board 
program, Other Special Revenue Funds account, to the General Fund.
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Legislature to provide 
funding for the purpose of entering into a contract with a firm experienced in providing consulting on casino-style 
gaming.
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
This bill authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs to meet up to 4 times during the 
interim.  The projected costs of these meetings are $7,500 in fiscal year 2014-15.  The Legislature's proposed budget 
includes $10,000 in fiscal year 2014-15 for legislative studies.  Whether this amount is sufficient to fund all studies 
will depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature.  The additional costs 
of providing staffing assistance to the study during the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted staff 
resources.
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