Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State Property in York County
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1021
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, DESCHAMBAULT, BAILEY, BLUME, FECTEAU, FOLEY, HARRINGTON, HYMANSON, COLLINS, VOLK

Legislative Document
No. 1021
H.P. 723
House of Representatives, March 14, 2017
Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a 
Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State Property in York County
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BLUME of York, FECTEAU of Biddeford, FOLEY of 
Wells, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HYMANSON of York, Senators: COLLINS of York, 
VOLK of Cumberland.
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 Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus 
State Property in York County must be established in order to study and plan the 
disposition of the 3 district courthouses in York County to be vacated when the courts are 
consolidated into one building in 2021 and of associated surplus state property; 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.  Committee established.  Resolved:  That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 
353, the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State 
Property in York County, referred to in this resolve as "the committee," is established; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Committee membership.  Resolved:  That the committee consists of 10 
members appointed as follows: 
1.  Three members of the Senate, who represent York, Springvale and Biddeford, 
appointed by the President of the Senate; 
2.  Three members of the House of Representatives, who represent York, Springvale 
and Biddeford, appointed by the Speaker of the House; 
3.  Three municipal officials, one each from York, Springvale and Biddeford, who are 
involved in economic development, appointed by the President of the Senate; and 
4.  A representative of the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission 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 
committee; and be it further 
Sec. 4.  Appointments; convening of committee.  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 committee.  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 committee to meet and conduct its business; and be it further 
Sec. 5.  Duties.  Resolved:  That the committee shall study and plan the 
disposition of the 3 district courthouses in York County to be vacated when the courts are 
consolidated into one building in 2021 and of associated surplus state property; and be it 
further 
Sec. 6.  Staff assistance.  Resolved:  That the Legislative Council shall provide 
necessary staffing services to the committee; and be it further  
Sec. 7.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 6, 2017, the committee 
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 Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for 
Future Surplus State Property in York County to study and plan the disposition of the 3 
district courthouses in York County to be vacated when the courts are consolidated into 
one building in 2021 and of associated surplus state property.