Resolve, to Study
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0968
Committee Amendment CA_A_H462 (House)
Committee: Marine Resources

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT '~" to H.P. 628, L.D. 968, "Resolve, to Study 
Stakeholder Input Involving the Appointment of the Commissioner of Marine Resources" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Study the Level of Stakeholder Input 
Involved in the Appointment of the Commissioner of Marine Resources' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Working group established, Resolved: That the Working Group to Study 
the Level of Stakeholder Input Involved in the Appointment of the Commissioner of 
Marine Resources, referred to in this resolve as "the working group," is established. 
Sec, 2. Working group membership. Resolved: That the working group is 
formed and administered by the Department of Marine Resources and consists of at least 
members appointed by the department, including at least one member representing each 
of the following fisheries: 
1. Inshore and offshore lobsters; 
2. Clams, including quahogs; 
3. Elvers; 
4. Menhaden; 
5. Sea urchins; 
6. Scallops and oysters; 
7. Shrimp; 
8. Halibut; and 
9. River herring. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMrITRE AMENDMFNJ"'A' to H.P. 628, L.D. 968 
The working group must also include at least one member representing a fisheries 
union. The department may also solicit input from individuals with backgrounds in gill net 
fishing, dragging and aquaculture. 
Sec. 3. Chair of working group. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources or the commissioner's designee shall chair the working group and convene the 
first meeting within 30 days after the effective date of this resolve. 
Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the working group shall study the level of stakeholder 
input involved in the appointment of the Commissioner of Marine Resources and how that 
input may be expanded. The working group shall also consider existing avenues for 
industry members to participate and communicate with the Department of Marine 
Resources and may suggest new means of participation and communication. 
Sec. 5. Report. Resolved: That, by December 3, 2026, the working group shall 
submit a report with fmdings and recommendations related to the duties described in 
section 4 to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The committee is 
authorized to submit legislation related to the report to the 133rd Legislature in 2027.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve and establishes the Working Group to Study the 
Level of Stakeholder Input Involved in the Appointment of the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources. The amendment establishes the membership and duties of the working group 
and directs the working group to submit a report by December 3, 2026 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Marine Resources and authorizes the committee to submit legislation related 
to the report to the 133rd Legislature in 2027. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/25 LRL 
·LD968 
LR 1247(02) 
Resolve, to Study Stakeholder Input Involving the Appointment of the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment :It ( H--1/ 6 2 \ 
Committee: Marine Resources 
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Fiscal Note Required:. Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor 
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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