Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Siting and Building of a Drug Treatment Facility in Northern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0932
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: KINNEY, CUSHING, ACKLEY, BROOKS, CRAIG, DILLINGHAM, GATTINE, MALABY, PICKETT

Legislative Document
No. 932
H.P. 660
House of Representatives, March 9, 2017
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Siting and 
Building of a Drug Treatment Facility in Northern Maine
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BROOKS of Lewiston, CRAIG of Brewer, 
DILLINGHAM of Oxford, GATTINE of Westbrook, MALABY of Hancock, McELWEE of 
Caribou, PICKETT of Dixfield.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Commission To Study the Siting and Building of a Drug Treatment 
Facility in Northern Maine is established in this legislation to study siting and building a 
drug treatment facility in northern Maine; and 
Whereas, the study must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order that 
the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for submission to the next 
legislative session; 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.  Commission established.  Resolved:  That the Commission To Study 
the Siting and Building of a Drug Treatment Facility in Northern Maine, referred to in 
this resolve as "the commission," is established; and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Commission membership.  Resolved:  That the commission consists of 
members appointed as follows: 
1.  Three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, including 
members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; 
2.  Four members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the 
House, including members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats 
in the Legislature; 
3.  The Superintendent of the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center or the superintendent's 
designee; 
4.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee; 
5.  The director of a psychiatric hospital in the State appointed by the President of the 
Senate; 
6.  A representative of a drug treatment services provider appointed by the President 
of the Senate; and 
7.  Two members of the public residing in northern Maine, including a person who is 
in treatment for drug use, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Chairs.  Resolved:  That the first-named Senate member is the Senate 
chair and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the 
commission; and be it further 
Sec. 4.  Appointments; convening of commission.  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 shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission.  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 commission to meet and conduct its business; and be it further 
Sec. 5.  Duties.  Resolved:  That the commission shall study siting and building a 
drug treatment facility in northern Maine; and be it further 
Sec. 6.  Staff assistance.  Resolved:  That the Legislative Council shall provide 
necessary staffing services to the commission; and be it further 
Sec. 7.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 6, 2017, the commission 
shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested 
legislation, for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve establishes the Commission To Study the Siting and Building of a Drug 
Treatment Facility in Northern Maine.