Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1457
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_B_S649 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "j3 " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 598,
L.D. 1457, "Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program
to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones"
Amend the amendment in section 10 in subsection 1 in the last line (page 7, line 36 in
amendment) by inserting after the following; "person" the following; '. The authority shall
own and maintain custody of personally identifiable information and the equipment on
which it is stored. A vendor may not disclose personally identifiable information without
permission fi'om the authority'
Amend the amendment in section 10 in subsection 4 in paragraph A in the last line
(page 8, line 33 in amendment) by striking out the following: "12 and 14" and inserting the
following: '13 and 15'
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 10 the following;
'See. 11. Joint Advisory Group on Privacy Protection. Resolved: That the
Joint Advisory Group on Privacy Protections, referred to in this section as "the advisory
group," is established to advise the director on data handling and privacy protections to be
contained in a contract entered into with a vendor under this resolve,
1, The advisory group is made up of 6 members who must be residents of the State at
the time of their appointment. Members appointed to the advisory group are not subject to
legislative review or senate confirmation, All members of the advisory group must be
appointed prior to September 30, 2026. The advisory group consists of the following
members:
A. Two members of the Senate, one of whom must be appointed as joint chair of the
advisoiy group, appointed by the President of the Senate;
B. Two members of the House of Representatives, one of whom must be appointed as
joint chair of the advisoiy group, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
C. One member who is a resident of a county through which the Maine Turnpike runs,
appointed by the President of the Senate; and
D. One representative from the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine or another
civil liberties organization, appointed by the Speaker of the House.
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SENATE AMENDMENT "(^ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 598, L,D. 1457C^>-(
2. During the development of any contract pursuant to this resolve to be entered into
with a vendor that will have access to personally identifiable information, the director shall
share the provisions of the contract addressing data handling and privacy protection,
including, but not limited to, the provisions relating to the requirements of section 1 0, with
the advisoiy group. The advisory group shall provide written comments on the provisions,
including any suggested changes, to the director within 30 days of receipt. Prior to entering
into any contract with a vendor under this resolve, the director shall respond in writing to
any comments received.
3. The Senate chair of the advisoiy group shall, in consultation with the House chair,
determine when the advisory group must meet and shall set the procedure for no fewer than
3 meetings. The quorum for a meeting of the advisory group is 3 members.'
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 14 the following;
'See. 15. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
LEGISLATURE
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Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the costs of Legislators serving on the Joint
Advisory Group on Privacy Protection.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
Personal Services $0 $660
All Other $0 $1,440
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,100
Amend the amendment by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment amends Committee Amendment "A" by clarifying that the Maine
Turnpike Authority must own and maintain custody of personally identifiable information
that is created or maintained by the authori^y^n^Hjtendors may not disclose personally
identifiable information withput ^rs^ssiqd ^i'pfn/fhe authority. The amendment also
establishes the Joint Advisor Gr/)jdl/pfi P/iv^c^ protection.
SPONSORED BY:
(Senator FARRIN,B.)
COUNTY; Somerset
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Page2-132LR1457(05)
SENATE AMENDMENT
Approved; 04/08/26 t'Kt'
LD 1457 LR 1457(05)
Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated
Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ^ to Committee Amendment "A" ^5-{fiL(^
Sponsor; Sen. Farrin of Somerset
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Legislative Cost/Study
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100
Appropriations/AIlocations
General Fund $0 $2,100 $2,100 $2,100
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides an ongoing appropriation to the Legislature for the costs of Legislators serving on the Joint Advisory
Group on Privacy Protection, Any additional costs to the Office of the Attorney General from the provisions of this
bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources,
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