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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: "17" 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:
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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 working to end sexual assault; and
(9) A member of a federally recognized tribe in the State; and
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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 the 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 B in subparagraph (1) in the first line (page 2, line 35 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "increasing" the following: 'juvenile and adult'
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
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