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ME LD585

An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration, To Revise the Tax Laws Regarding the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation and To Authorize Casinos, Off-track Betting Facilities, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Certain Commercial Tracks To Conduct Sports Wagering

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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
04/15/2022
Passed
04/19/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2022

Introduced Session

130th Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill amends the Act To Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement by: 1. Extending the criminal jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe to persons who are not members of any federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or other group when such persons commit certain crimes on the Penobscot Indian Reservation or the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation; 2. Expanding the jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe from criminal offenses with a maximum period of imprisonment of one year and a maximum fine of $5,000 for any one offense to criminal offenses with a maximum period of imprisonment of 3 years and a maximum fine of $15,000 for any one offense but not to exceed a total penalty or punishment greater than imprisonment for 9 years, as authorized by the federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, Public Law 111-211; and 3. Ensuring that defendants prosecuted in the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court and Passamaquoddy Tribal Court have the rights afforded defendants by the federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, Public Law 111-211; 25 United States Code, Section 1302 (2019); and the United States Constitution.

AI Summary

This bill: - Extends the criminal jurisdiction of the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe over certain crimes committed on their respective reservations, increases the maximum penalties they can impose, and ensures defendants have the rights afforded under federal law. - Requires state agencies to develop policies to promote effective communication and collaboration with Indian tribes in Maine, designate tribal liaisons, and provide training on tribal issues. - Clarifies and simplifies the application of Maine's tax laws to the Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, including providing sales tax exemptions for sales to the tribes, tribal members, and tribal entities on tribal lands. - Authorizes federally recognized Indian tribes in Maine to conduct mobile sports wagering, while also allowing commercial tracks, casinos, and off-track betting facilities to conduct in-person sports wagering. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for sports wagering, including licensing requirements and consumer protections.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence (on 04/25/2022)

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