Resolve, To Establish the Advisory Committee on Real Estate License Law
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0895
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: POULIOT, CUSHING, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document 
No. 895 
H.P. 614 
House of Representatives, March 12, 2015 
Resolve, To Establish the Advisory Committee on Real Estate 
License Law 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
suggested and ordered printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative POULIOT of Augusta. 
Cosponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot and 
Representative: WADSWORTH of Hiram. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, the Advisory Committee on Real Estate License Law is created to 
establish a clearinghouse of continuing education classes and establish a 100-hour 
program of study for the real estate sales agent license; and 
Whereas, the study must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order that 
the study may be completed and a report submitted in time for submission to the next 
legislative session; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it 
Sec. 1.  Committee established.  Resolved:  That the Advisory Committee on 
Real Estate License Law, referred to in this resolve as "the committee," is established; 
and be it further 
Sec. 2.  Committee membership.  Resolved:  That the committee consists of 10 
members appointed as follows: 
1.  Four members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, including 
members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature; 
2.  Five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the 
House, including members from each of the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats 
in the Legislature; and 
3.  The Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation or the 
commissioner’s designee; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Chairs.  Resolved:  That the first-named Senate member is the Senate 
chair and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the 
committee; and be it further 
Sec. 4.  Appointments; convening of committee.  Resolved:  That all 
appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this 
resolve.  The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative 
Council once all appointments have been completed.  After appointment of all members, 
the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the committee.  If 30 days or more 
after the effective date of this resolve a majority of but not all appointments have been 
made, the chairs may request authority and the Legislative Council may grant authority 
for the committee to meet and conduct its business; and be it further 
Sec. 5.  Duties.  Resolved:  That the committee shall study: 
1.  Establishing a clearinghouse to track continuing education classes for real estate 
sales agents; and 
2.  Establishing a curriculum of 100 hours of study for the real estate sales agent 
license; and be it further 
Sec. 6.  Staff assistance.  Resolved:  That the Legislative Council shall provide 
necessary staffing services to the committee; and be it further  
Sec. 7.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than December 2, 2015, the committee 
shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested 
legislation, for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve establishes the Advisory Committee on Real Estate License Law to 
study establishing a clearinghouse to track continuing education classes and a 100-hour 
program of study for real estate sales agents.