An Act To Streamline Licensing Requirements for and Payments from Veterans' Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0997
Committee Amendment CA_A_H554 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 692, L.D. 997, Bill, "An Act To 
Streamline Licensing Requirements for and Payments from Veterans' Organizations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Authorizing Legislation To Streamline the Laws Governing the Licensing 
and Conduct of Beano and Games of Chance' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Development of proposals to streamline laws regarding beano and 
games of chance. 
Resolved: 
That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the Joint 
Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, or a subcommittee of its members as 
jointly appointed by the chairs, shall hold up to 4 meetings beginning no later than 
September 15, 2016 to develop proposals to streamline the laws governing beano and 
games of chance with the purpose of simplifying licensure, maximizing revenue to 
licensed charitable organizations that are eligible to conduct beano and games of chance 
and easing administrative burdens of the Chief of the State Police with regard to 
enforcement. 
The Chief of the State Police, or the chiefs designee, shall provide 
information to the committee or subcommittee with regard to the number of licenses 
issued, revenue from license fees and the general costs of administration and enforcement 
of the laws governing beano and games of chance. The joint standing committee shall 
complete its work, including drafting implementing legislation, by November 2, 2016 for 
the consideration of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over veterans and legal affairs during the First Regular Session of the 128th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill, which is a concept draft, and directs the Joint 
Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs to meet to develop proposals to 
streamline the laws governing beano and games of chance with the purpose of 
simplifying licensure, maximizing revenue to licensed charitable organizations and easing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 692, L.D. 997 
the administrative and enforcement burdens of the Chief of the State Police. 
The 
amendment requires the chief to provide certain information to the committee. 
FISCAl., '°OTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/04/16 
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LD997 
LR 1670(02) 
An Act To Streamline Licensing Requirements for and Payments from Veterans' Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~' ( /1-.f"Sf) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The Legislature's 2016-2017 biennial includes funding for joint standing committees (excluding Appropriations and 
Financial Affairs and Transportation) to meet a total of 32 times during the legislative interim. Whether or not there 
will be sufficient funds for the VLA Committee to meet up to 4 times during the interim will depend on the total 
number of meetings authorized. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with providing the required information can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1670(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I