An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0766
Committee Amendment CA_D_H764 (House)
Amends: 30 MRSA §6206, 30 MRSA §6210, 30 MRSA §6209-B, 30 MRSA §6209-A, 17-A MRSA §2, 25 MRSA §1541, 25 MRSA §1542-A, 25 MRSA §1544

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "D" to H.P. 571, L.D. 766, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise 
Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal 
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'PART A 
Sec. A-1. 30 MRSA §6206, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 732, §§1 and 31, 
is amended to read: 
3. Ordinances. The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation each shall 
have has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction within its respective Indian territory 
over violations by members of either tribe or nation of tribal ordinances adopted pursuant 
to this section or section 6207. The decision to exercise or terminate the jurisdiction 
authorized by this section shall must be made by each tribal governing body. Should If 
either tribe or nation €hees-e chooses not to exercise, or to terminate its exercise of, 
jurisdiction as authorized by this section or section 6207, the State shall have has 
exclusive jurisdiction over violations of tnbal ordinances by members of either tribe or 
nation within the Indian territory of that tribe or nation. 
The State shall have has 
exclusive jurisdiction over violations of tribal ordinances by persons not members of 
either tribe or nation-.. except as provided in the section or sections referenced in the 
following: 
A. Section 6209-B. 
Sec. A-2. 30 MRSA §6210, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Reports to the State Bureau of Identification by Penobscot Nation. Penobscot 
Nation law enforcement agencies shall submit to the Department of Public Safety, State 
Bureau of Identification uniform crime reports and other information required by Title 
25. section 1544. 
Sec. A-3. Contingent effective date; certification. This Part does not take 
effect unless, within 60 days of the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 
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129th Legislature, the Secretary of State receives written certification by the Governor 
and Council of the Penobscot Nation that the nation has agreed to the provisions of this 
Part pursuant to 25 United States Code, Section 1725( e ), copies of which must be 
submitted by the Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives and the Revisor of Statutes; except that in no event may this Part 
become effective until 90 days after the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of 
the 129th Legislature, 
PARTB 
Sec. B-1. 30 MRSA §6206, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 732, §§1 and 31, 
is amended to read: 
3. Ordinances. The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation each shall ha•,te 
has the right to exercise exclusive jurisdiction within its respective Indian territory over 
violations by members of either tribe or nation of tribal ordinances adopted pursuant to 
this section or section 6207. 
The decision to exercise or terminate the jurisdiction 
authorized by this section 4i:all must be made by each tribal governing body. Should If 
either tribe or nation choose chooses not to exercise, or to terminate its exercise of, 
jurisdiction as authorized by this section or section 6207, the State shall haye has 
exclusive jurisdiction over violations of tribal ordinances by members of either tribe or 
nation within the Indian territory of that tribe or nation. 
The State shall haye has 
exclusive jurisdiction over violations of tribal ordinances by persons not members of 
either tribe or nation7 except as provided in the section or sections referenced in the 
following: 
A. Section 6209-A. 
Sec. B-2. 30 MRSA §6210, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Reports to the State Bureau of Identification by Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
Passamaquoddy Tribe law enforcement agencies shall submit to the Department of Public 
Safety. State Bureau of Identification uniform crime reports and other information 
required by Title 25, section 1544. 
Sec. B-3. Contingent effective date; certification. This Part does not take 
effect unless, within 60 days of the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 
129th Legislature, the Secretary of State receives written certification by the Joint Tribal 
Council of the Passamaquoddy Tribe that the tribe has agreed to the provisions of this 
Part pursuant to 25 United States Code, Section l 725(e), copies of which must be 
submitted by the Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives and the Revisor of Statutes; except that in no event may this Part 
become effective until 90 days after the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of 
the 129th Legislature. 
PARTC 
Sec. C-1. 30 MRSA §6209-B, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
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1-A. Concurrent jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses, 
The Penobscot 
Nation has the right to exercise jurisdiction. concurrently with the State. over the 
following Class D crimes committed by a person on the Penobscot Indian Reservation or 
on lands taken into trust by the secretary for the benefit of the PenoJ2scot Nation now or 
in the future. for which the potential maximum term of imprisonment does not exceed 
one year and the potential fine does not exceed $2,000: Title 17-A. sections 207-A. 
209-A. 210-B. 210-C and 211-A and Title 19-A. section 4011. 
The concurrent 
jurisdiction authorized by this subsection does not include an offense committed by a 
juvenile or a criminal offense committed by a person who is not a member of any 
federally recognized Indian tribe. nation. band or other group against the person or 
property of a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, 
nation, band or other group. 
The governing body of the Penobscot Nation shall decide whether to exercise or 
terminate the exercise of jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. Notwithstanding 
subsection 2. the Penobscot Nation may not deny to any criminal defendant prosecuted 
under this subsection the right to a jury of 12, the right to a unanimous jury verdict, the 
rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Sections 1302(a). 1302(c). 
1303 and 1304(d) and all other rights whose protection is necessary under the United 
States Constitution in order for the State to authorize concurrent jurisdiction under this 
subsection. If a criminal defendant prosecuted under this subsection moves to suppress 
statements on the ground that they were made involuntarily, the prosecution has the 
burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the statements were made voluntarily. 
In exercising the concurrent jurisdiction authorized by this subsection, the Penobscot 
Nation is deemed to be enforcing Penobscot tribal law. The definitions of the criminal 
offenses and the punishments applicable to those criminal offenses over which the 
Penobscot Nation has concurrent jurisdiction under this subsection are governed by the 
laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal process also are governed by the 
laws of the State. 
This subsection is repealed July 1, 2026. 
Sec. C-2. 30 MRSA §6209-B, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Criminal records, juvenile records and fingerprinting. At the arraignment 
of a criminal defendant, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court shall inquire whether 
fingemrints have been taken or whether arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. 
If neither has occurred. the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court shall instruct both the 
responsible law enforcement agency and the person charged as to their respective 
obligations in this regard. consistent with Title 25. section 1542-A. 
At the conclusion of a criminal or juvenile proceeding within the Penobscot Nation's 
exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction. except for a violation of Title 12 or Title 29-A that is 
a Class D or Class E crime other than a Class D crime that involves hunting while under 
the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level or the 
operation or attempted operation of a watercraft, all-terrain vehicle. snowmobile or motor 
vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive 
alcohol level. the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court shall transmit to the Department of 
Public Safety. State Bureau of Identification an abstract duly authorized on forms 
provided by the bureau. 
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Sec. C-3. 30 MRSA §6209-B, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 388, §6 and 
affected by §8, is amended to read: 
4. Double jeopardy, collateral estoppel. A prosecution for a criminal offense or 
juvenile crime over which the Penobscot Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this 
section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of 
the same conduct, over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a 
criminal offense over which the Penobscot Nation has concurrent jurisdiction under this 
section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct. 
over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense over 
which the State has concurrent jurisdiction under this section does not bar a prosecution 
for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct, over which the Penobscot Nation 
has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime over 
which the State has exclusive jurisdiction does not bar a prosecution for a criminal 
offense or juvenile crime, arising out of the same conduct, over which the Penobscot 
Nation has exclusive jurisdiction under this section. The determination of an issue of fact 
in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a tribal forum does not constitute 
collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state court. The 
determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a state 
court does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding 
conducted in a tribal forum. 
Sec. C-4. Contingent effective date; certification. This Part does not take 
effect unless, within 60 days of the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 
129th Legislature, the Secretary of State receives written certification by the Governor 
and Council of the Penobscot Nation that the nation has agreed to the provisions of this 
Part pursuant to 25 United States Code, Section 1725( e ), copies of which must be 
submitted by the Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives and the Revisor of Statutes; except that in no event may this Part 
become effective until 90 days after the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of 
the 129th Legislature. 
PARTD 
Sec. D-1. 30 MRSA §6209-A, sub-§1, 1A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 384, Pt. 
E, §1 and affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
A. Criminal offenses for which the maximum potential term of imprisonment is less 
than one year and the maximum potential fine does not exceed $5,000 and that are 
committed on the Indian reservation of the Passamaquoddy Tribe by a member of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band ofMaliseet Indians or the Penobsoot Nation 
any federally recognized Indian tribe. nation. band or other group, except when 
committed against a person who is not a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the 
Houlton Band of Maliseet fudians or the Penobseot Nation or against the property of 
a person vlho is not a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Houlton Band of 
Maliseet Indians or the Penobsoot Nation any federally recognized Indian tribe, 
nation, band or other group or against the property of a person who is not a member 
of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation. band or other group: 
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Sec. D-2. 30 MRSA §6209-A, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 
1-A. Concurrent jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses. The Passamaquoddy 
Tribe has the right to exercise jurisdiction, concurrently with the State, over the following 
Class D crimes committed by a person on the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation or on 
lands taken into trust by the secretary for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, now or 
in the future. for which the potential maximum term of imprisonment does not exceed 
one year and the potential fine does not exceed $2,000: Title 17-A. sections 207-A. 
209-A. 210-B. 210-C and 211-A and Title 19-A, section 4011. 
The concurrent 
jurisdiction authorized by this subsection does not include an offense committed by a 
juvenile or a criminal offense committed by a person who is not a member of any 
federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group against the person or 
property of a person who is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, 
nation. band or other group. 
The governing body of the Passamaquoddy Tribe shall decide whether to exercise or 
terminate the exercise of jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. Notwithstanding 
subsection 2, the Passamaquoddy Tribe may not deny to any criminal defendant 
prosecuted under this subsection the right to a jury of 12, the right to a unanimous jury 
verdict, the rights and protections enumerated in 25 United States Code, Sections 
1302(a). 1302(c), 1303 and 1304(d) and all other rights whose protection is necessary 
under the United States Constitution in order for the State to authorize concurrent 
jurisdiction under this subsection. 
If a criminal defendant prosecuted under this 
subsection moves to suppress statements on the ground that they were made 
involuntarily. the prosecution has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the 
statements were made voluntarily. 
In exercising the concurrent jurisdiction authorized by this subsection. the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe is deemed to be enforcing Passamaquoddy tribal law. 
The 
definitions of the criminal offenses and the punishments applicable to those criminal 
offenses over which the Passamaquoddy Tribe has concurrent jurisdiction under this 
subsection are governed by the laws of the State. Issuance and execution of criminal 
process also are governed by the laws of the State. 
This subsection is repealed July 1, 2026. 
Sec. D-3. 30 MRSA §6209-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. Criminal records, juvenile records and :fingerprinting. At the arraignment 
of a criminal defendant, the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court shall inquire whether 
fingerprints have been taken or whether arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. 
If neither has occurred. the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court shall instruct both the 
responsible law enforcement agency and the person charged as to their respective 
obligations in this regard, consistent with Title 25, section 1542-A. 
At the conclusion of a criminal or juvenile proceeding within the Passamaquoddy Tribe's 
exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction, except for a violation of Title 12 or Title 29-A that is 
a Class D or Class E crime other than a Class D crime that involves hunting while under 
the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level or the . 
operation or attempted operation of a watercraft. all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or motor 
vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive 
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alcohol level, the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court shall transmit to the Department of Public 
Safety. State Bureau of Identification an abstract duly authorized on forms provided by 
the bureau. 
Sec. D-4. 30 MRSA §6209-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 388, §6 and 
affected by §8, is amended to read: 
4. Double jeopardy, collateral estoppel. A prosecution for a criminal offense or 
juvenile crime over which the Passamaquoddy Tribe has exclusive jurisdiction under this 
section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of 
the same conduct, over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a 
criminal offense over which the Passamaquoddy Tribe has concurrent jurisdiction under 
this section does not bar a prosecution for a criminal offense. arising out of the same 
conduct. over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal 
offense over which the State has concurrent jurisdiction under this section does not bar a 
prosecution for a criminal offense, arising out of the same conduct, over which the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe has exclusive jurisdiction. A prosecution for a criminal offense or 
juvenile crime over which the State has exclusive jurisdiction does not bar a prosecution 
for a criminal offense or juvenile crime, arising out of the same conduct, over which the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe has exclusive jurisdiction under this section. The determination of 
an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile proceeding conducted in a Passamaquoddy tribal 
forum does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal or juvenile proceeding 
conducted in a state court. The determination of an issue of fact in a criminal or juvenile 
proceeding conducted in a state court does not constitute collateral estoppel in a criminal 
or juvenile proceeding conducted in a Passamaquoddy tribal forum. 
Sec. D-5. Contingent effective date; certification. This Part does not take 
effect unless, within 60 days of the adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 
129th Legislature, the Secretary of State receives written certification by the Governor 
and Joint Tribal Council of the Passamaquoddy Tribe that the tribe has agreed to the 
provisions of this Part pursuant to 25 United States Code, Section 1725( e ), copies of 
which must be submitted by the Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Senate, the 
Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Revisor of Statutes; except that in no event 
may this Part become effective until 90 days after the adjournment of the Second Regular 
Session of the 129th Legislature. 
PARTE 
Sec. E-1. 17-A MRSA §2, sub-§3-B, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 476, §1, is 
amended to read: 
3-B. 
"Another jurisdiction" means the Federal Government, the United States 
military, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the 
Commonwealth of the N orthem Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, 
American Samoa, federally recognized Indian tribes and each of the several states except 
Maine. "Another jurisdiction" also means the Passamaquoddy Tribe when that tribe has 
acted pursuant to Title 30, seetion 6209 A., subseeticm 1, paragraph A. or B and the 
Penobscot Naticm whoo that tribe has aeted pursuant to Title 30, seetion 6209 B, 
subsection 1, paragraph A or B. 
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Sec. E-2. 25 MRSA §1541, sub-§4-A, as amended by PL 2009, c. 447, §23, is 
further amended to read: 
4-A. 
Responsibility for the collection and maintenance of criminal history 
record information and juvenile crime information. The commanding officer shall 
collect and maintain: 
A. 
Fingerprints and other criminal history record information pertinent to the 
identification of individuals who have been arrested as fugitives from justice or who 
have been arrested or charged with any criminal offense under the laws of this State 
except a violation of Title 12 or 29-A that is a Class D or E crime other than an 
alcohol-related or drug-related offense. For purposes of this paragraph, an "alcohol-
related or drug-related offense" is a Class D crime that involves hunting while under 
the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an excessive alcohol level or the 
operation or attempted operation of a motorcraft, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or 
motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or with an 
excessive alcohol level. 
The commanding officer may collect and maintain 
fingerprints and other criminal history record information that may be related to other 
criminal offenses or to the performance of the commanding officer's obligations 
under state laws and under agreements with agencies of the United States or any 
other jurisdiction; and 
B. Fingerprints and other juvenile crime information pertinent to the identification of 
individuals who have been taken into custody for juvenile crimes under a uniform 
interstate compact on juveniles or who have been arrested or charged with juvenile 
crimes under the laws of this State. 
The commanding officer may collect and 
maintain fingerprints and other juvenile crime information that may be related to 
other juvenile crimes or to the performance of the commanding officer's obligations 
under state laws and under agreements with agencies of the United States or any 
other jurisdiction, 
For purposes of this subsection, "laws of this State" includes Passamaguoddy tribal law as 
described in Title 30. section 6209-A, subsections 1-A and 2 and Penobscot tribal law as 
described in Title 30. section 6209-B, subsections 1-A and 2. 
Sec. E-3. 25 MRSA §1542-A, sub-§3, ,rA, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 512, §3, is 
amended to read: 
A. 
The law enforcement agency having primary responsibility for the criminal 
investigation and prosecution shall take or cause to be taken the fingerprints of the 
person named in subsection 1, paragraph A. If the offender is subjected to a custodial 
arrest, fingerprints shall must be taken prior to that ~ 
person's being released 
from custody. If the offender is summonsed to appear or, relative to a Class D or 
Class E crime, released at the scene by a law enforcement officer after taking who 
has taken the personal recognizance of any such person for his the person's 
appearance, fingerprints shall must be taken within 5 days at a time and place 
specified by the responsible agency. The offender shall appear at the specified time 
and place and shall submit to the process. To the extent possible, the fingerprinting 
shall must occur prior to arraignment. At the time of arraignment, the state court or 
tribal court shall inquire as to whether fingerprints have been taken or as to whether 
arrangements have been made for fingerprinting. If this has not occurred, the state 
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court or tribal court shall instruct both the responsible law enforcement agency and 
the person charged as to their respective obligations in this regard. 
Sec. E-4. 25 MRSA §1544, first ,r, as amended by PL 1985, c. 779, §67, is 
further amended to read: 
It shall be !§. the duty of all state, county. tribal and municipal law enforcement 
agencies, including those employees of the University of Maine System appointed to act 
as polieemen law enforcement officers. to submit to the State Bureau of Identification 
uniform crime reports, to include such information as is necessary to establish a Criminal 
Justice Information System and to enable the commanding officer to comply with section 
1541, subsection 3. It shall be is the duty of the bureau to prescribe the form, general 
content, time and manner of submission of such uniform crime reports. The bureau shall 
correlate the reports submitted to it and shall compile and submit to the Governor and 
Legislature annual reports based on such reports. A eopy The bureau shall furnish copies 
of such annual reports shall be furnished to all state, county, tribal and municipal law 
enforcement agencies.1 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. 
It differs from the majority report by including a sunset of the special domestic violence 
jurisdiction of the tribal courts of July 1, 2026. It replaces the bill but carries out the bill's 
intent of extending tribal court jurisdiction, originally authorized by the federal Violence 
Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, to any person who commits certain Class 
D domestic violence offenses against a member of a federally recognized tribe, nation, 
band or other group on the lands of the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation. 
This concurrent jurisdiction includes offenses committed by a member of a federally 
recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group on tribal lands against a person who 
is not a member of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group. 
Parts A and C apply to the Penobscot Nation. 
Parts B and D apply to the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe. 
This amendment provides authority for the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot 
Nation to extend the jurisdiction of their respective tribal courts over certain criminal 
offenses committed by a person, regardless of whether the person is a member of a 
federally recognized Indian tribe. The criminal offenses are domestic violence offenses 
in the Maine Criminal Code and criminal violation of a protection from abuse order, but 
do not include offenses between nontribal members. The criminal offenses are Class D 
crimes, and the tribe's and nation's jurisdictions are concurrent with the State's jurisdiction 
for the crimes. The amendment references the tribal courts' guarantees of all other rights 
whose protection is necessary under the United States Constitution in order for the State 
to authorize concurrent jurisdiction to ensure that this enactment, if ratified by the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, or both, is not later determined or deemed 
to be unconstitutional based on subsequent judicial decisions. This extended jurisdiction 
applies to the domestic violence crimes committed on the respective reservations and 
lands taken into trust by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation, now or in the future. This extended 
jurisdiction covers lands held in trust on or before the effective date of this Act, as well as 
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lands taken into trust after the effective date of this Act. This extended jurisdiction is 
repealed July 1, 2026, 
This amendment also extends the exclusive jurisdiction of the Passamaquoddy Tribal 
Court to criminal offenses committed on the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation between 
members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group. 
The tribal courts, law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers are 
required to participate in uniform crime reporting by reporting certain information to the 
Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification, and the bureau is required to 
share its annual reports with tribal law enforcement agencies. 
Other changes include revisions to the definition of "another jurisdiction" in the 
Maine Criminal Code to include criminal convictions by courts of federally recognized 
Indian tribes. This change is consistent with federal law and the recognition of orders of 
protection from abuse from the courts of federally recognized Indian tribes by the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 4011. 
The changes to the Act To Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement included 
in this amendment do not take effect unless the tribes affected approve of the changes and 
certify their approval. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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Approved: 03/12/20 .:tPac:.. 
LD766 
LR 1623(08) 
An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise 
Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal Violence Against 
Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '1)1 ( H-76 4 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be filed in the court 
system. 
Reductions in the collection of fine and/or fee revenue may decrease General Fund and other dedicated revenue by 
minor amounts. 
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