Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0829
Committee Amendment CA_A_H320 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 603, L.D. 829, "Resolve, To 
Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and 
Incarceration of Prisoners" 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 1 in the first line (page 1, line 15 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
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and inserting the following: '20' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraph G 
(page 1, lines 26 to 36 and page 2, line 1 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'G. Nine individuals appointed by the Governor: 
(1) A representative of a statewide association of prosecutors nominated by the 
association; 
(2) 
A representative of a statewide association of county commissioners 
nominated by the association; 
(3) A representative of a statewide association of county sheriffs nominated by 
the association; 
( 4) 
A representative of a statewide association of criminal defense lawyers 
nominated by the association; 
(5) A representative of a statewide organization representing people with mental 
illness and their families; 
( 6) A member of the public; 
(7) 
A representative of a statewide organization working to end domestic 
violence; 
(8) A representative of a statewide organization worldng to end sexual assault; 
and 
(9) A member of a federally recognized tribe in the State; and' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A "to H.P. 603, L.D. 829 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in subparagraph (1) in 
the first line (page 2, line 15 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "overall" the 
following: 'juvenile and adult' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in subparagraph (6) in 
the first line (page 2, line 23 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "increasing" the 
following: 'juvenile and adult' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph B in tlie 3rd line (page 2, 
line 30 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "including" the following: 'diversion 
from juvenile corrections,' 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in subsection 3 in paragraph Bin subparagraph (1) in 
the first line (page 2, line 35 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "increasing" the 
following: 'juvenile and adult' 
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Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds 3 members to the membership of the Commission To Improve 
the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners: a representative 
of a statewide organization working to end domestic violence; a representative of a 
statewide organization working to end sexual assault; and a member of a federally 
recognized tribe in Maine. The amendment adds to the duties of the commission specific 
mention of juvenile and adult prisoner populations and diversion from juvenile 
corrections. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/ 11/19 feac.. 
LD 829 
LR 464(02) 
Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and 
Incarceration of Prisoners 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A,{ f}-3.l. 0 ) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $2,000 in fiscal year 2019-20. An estimated $6,120 is 
available in each of fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21 in the Legislature's proposed budget for legislative studies as 
well as any balances from prior years for this purpose. Whether these amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will 
depend on the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide any necessary staffing assistance to the 
commission. Any costs to the DOC to staff the commission can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Any additional costs to the departments or agencies whose commissioners, directors or their designees are required to 
serve on the Commission To Improve Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners are 
assumed to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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