Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convene a Stakeholder Group Tasked with a Comprehensive Overhaul and Modernization of the State Subdivision Statutes,,
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1787
Committee Amendment CA_A_H786 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" If,, to H.P. 1150, L.D. 1787, "Resolve, Directing 
the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convene a Stakeholder Group 
Tasked with a Comprehensive Overhaul and Modernization of the State Subdivision 
Statutes,, 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and insetting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Subdivision laws review required. Resolved: That the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall convene a stakeholder group to review the 
subdivision laws in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 206-A, Title 30-A, 
chapter 187, subchapter 4 and Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, atticle 6. The stakeholder 
group shall recommend a comprehensive overhaul and modernization of the subdivision 
laws that promotes development in growth areas; reduces development pressure in rural 
areas; protects public health, safety and welfare; advances state goals to produce affordable 
housing; and streamlines the development review process. 
Sec. 2. Membership of stakeholder group. Resolved: That, at a minimum, the 
stakeholder group must include: 
1. A member of the Senate as follows: 
A. 
During the 131st Legislature, a member of the Senate recommended by the 
President of the Senate; and 
B. During the 132nd Legislature, a member of the Senate recommended by the 
President of the Senate; 
2. A member of the House of Representatives as follows: 
A. 
During the 131st Legislature, a member of the House of Representatives 
recommended by the Speaker of the House; and 
B. 
During the· 132nd Legislature, a member of the House of Representatives 
recommended by the Speaker of the House; 
3. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the commissioner's designee; 
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4. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or the commissioner's designee; 
5. A representative from a county registty of deeds; 
6. A representative from a municipal government who has experience with subdivision 
law; 
7. A representative from a regional planning agency; 
8. A person currently working as a code enforcement officer who assists municipal 
planning boards with development of subdivision ordinances and subdivision review; 
9. A resident of the State who owns land of significant acreage in the unorganized 
territ01y; 
10. A representative from an organization that advocates for land and natural resources 
conservation; and 
11. A representa~ive of the real estate development indust1y. 
Sec. 3. 
Report. Resolved: 
That, by December 6, 2025, the Depmtment of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall submit a rep01t that includes the stakeholder 
group's findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the joint 
standing committees of the Legislature havingjurisdiction over subdivision review matters 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 206-A; Title 30-A, chapter 187, 
subchapter 4; and Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, aiticle 6. The joint standing committees 
may rep01t out legislation related to the repo1t to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature. 
Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Land Use Planning Commission Z236 
Initiative: Provides funding for contracted facilitator and legal services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2023-24 
$0 
$0 
2024-25 
$36,000 
$36,000 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the resolve and replaces it with a resolve that requires the 
Depa1tment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to convene a stakeholder group to 
review and recommend a comprehensive overhaul and modernization of the subdivision 
laws in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 206-A; Title 30-A, chapter 187, 
subchapter 4; and Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, mticle 6. The amendment lists the 
minimum membership requirements for the stakeholder group. The depa1tment is required 
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to submit a report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over subdivision review matters under those laws by December 6, 2025. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/20/24 ;:!:Pae 
LD 1787 
LR 2075(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convene a 
Stakeholder Group Tasked with a Comprehensive Overhaul and Modernization of the State 
Subdivision Statutes 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'If 1 {/{--7 O 0 
Committee: Housing 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
FY 2023-24 
FY 2024-25 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY 2026-27 
N'et Cosf (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Legislative Cost/Study 
$0 
$0 
$36,000 
$0 
$36,000 
$0 
$0 
The general operating expenses of this study are projected to be $1,400 in fiscal year 2024-25 and $1,400 in fiscal 
year 2025-:26. The Legislature's budget for the 2024-2025 biennium includes $14,500 in each of fiscal years 2023-24 
and 2024-25 for the costs of legislative studies, as well as $38,909 of balances canied over 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. The additional costs of providing staffing assistance to the study during 
the interim can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted staff resources. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestty has indicated that its current staff capacity in the Land Use 
Planning Conunission program is insufficient to complete this bill's requirements. The bill includes a one-time 
General Fund appropriation of $36,000 to ACF in fiscal year 2024-25 for contracted legal and facilitation services, 
Any additional costs to the Depat·tment of Environmental Protection or the Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife to participate in the stakeholder group are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
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