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3 ME Rev Stat § 921 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §921. Short title (REPEALED)

 §921. Short title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 922 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §922. Scope (REPEALED)

 §922. Scope (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 923 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §923. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §923. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 924 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §924. Justification reports (REPEALED)

 §924. Justification reports (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 376, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §§A2,3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 714, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 925 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §925. Committee analysis and recommendations (REPEALED)

 §925. Committee analysis and recommendations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §4 (RP). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 925-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §925-A. Committee analysis and recommendations (REPEALED)

 §925-A. Committee analysis and recommendations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 714, §5 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 926 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §926. Termination of independent agencies (REPEALED)

 §926. Termination of independent agencies (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 927 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §927. Scheduling guideline for review of agencies or independent agencies (REPEALED)

 §927. Scheduling guideline for review of agencies or independent agencies (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §§A4,A62 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §B1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 851, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 857, §§9-13 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §B1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 913, §C1 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 1, §2 (COR). RR 1991, c. 2, §3 (COR). PL 1991, c. 263, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 376, §§4-13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 801, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 801, §9 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 836, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §§A4-6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §A3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 92, §§1-7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §E1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 389, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §§E1,R1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §R4 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 585, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §§A1-4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 714, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 148, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 379, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 402, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 406, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §A3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 505, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 505, §22 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 393, §A2 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 927-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §927-A. Maine Historical Society (REPEALED)

 §927-A. Maine Historical Society (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 714, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 928 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §928. Special sunset reviews (REPEALED)

 §928. Special sunset reviews (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §10 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 929 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §929. Future or reorganized agencies and independent agencies (REPEALED)

 §929. Future or reorganized agencies and independent agencies (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 930 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §930. Legislative Council (REPEALED)

 §930. Legislative Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 714, §11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 931 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §931. Legal claims (REPEALED)

 §931. Legal claims (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 932 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 33: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS|3 §932. Review (REPEALED)

 §932. Review (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 483, §A4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 488, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §951. Short title

 §951. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the "State Government Evaluation Act."   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §952. Scope

 §952. Scope This chapter provides for a system of periodic review of agencies and independent agencies of State Government in order to evaluate their efficacy and performance. Only those agencies, independent agencies or parts of those agencies and independent agencies that receive support from the General Fund or that are established, created or incorporated by reference in the Maine Revised Statutes are subject to the provisions of this chapter. The financial and programmatic review must include, but is not limited to, a review of agency management and organization, program delivery, agency goals and objectives, statutory mandate and fiscal accountability.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §953. Definitions

 §953. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]1.  Agency.  "Agency" means a governmental entity subject to review pursuant to this chapter, but not subject to automatic termination.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Committee or committee of jurisdiction.  "Committee or committee of jurisdiction" means the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over the same policy and substantive matters as an agency subject to review under this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Independent agency.  "Independent agency" means a governmental entity subject to review and to termination pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §954. Designation by legislative policy committee

 §954. Designation by legislative policy committee 1.  Authorization.  On or before April 1st of any first regular session, the committee of jurisdiction shall review the list of agencies scheduled for review in section 959.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Waiver from review.  The committee of jurisdiction may, with a 2/3 vote of all committee members, do one of the following with regard to an agency review:   A. Exempt an agency or independent agency from review and establish a new review date;   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]B. Establish a modified review process in which an agency or independent agency may be asked to provide less information than required by this section or additional information; or   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]C. Add an additional agency or independent agency for review, except that an agency that has been reviewed in accordance with this chapter in the legislative session immediately preceding the current legislative session may not be added for review.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §955. Committee schedule

 §955. Committee schedule 1.  Review established.  The committee of jurisdiction shall establish its agency review schedule in accordance with this chapter and upon approval of the necessary resources by the Legislative Council. The committee of jurisdiction shall request from each agency and independent agency scheduled for review under section 959 a single-page list of organizational units and programs within each organizational unit by March 1st of the first regular session of the Legislature. The agency or independent agency shall provide the list to the committee of jurisdiction by April 1st of the first regular session of the Legislature. The committee of jurisdiction shall provide an agency or independent agency with a written notice of its intent to review the agency or independent agency by May 1st of the first regular session of the Legislature.   [PL 2013, c. 307, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Submission of program evaluation report.  Each agency and independent agency shall prepare and submit no later than November 1st prior to the second regular session of the Legislature, a program evaluation report as required in section 956, to the Legislature through the committee of jurisdiction.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Conduct review.  The committee of jurisdiction shall begin its agency review process no later than February 1st of the second regular session of the Legislature and in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Report issued.  For those agencies and independent agencies selected for review by the committee of jurisdiction, the committee shall submit to the Legislature no later than March 15th of the second regular session of the Legislature the findings, administrative recommendations or legislation required to implement recommendations made as a result of its review, analysis and evaluation.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Follow-up review.  The committee of jurisdiction shall establish in its final report a specified time in which the committee may review the progress of an agency in meeting the recommendations of the committee report. A follow-up review may consist of written progress reports, public hearings with the agency and committee or any other method approved by the committee of jurisdiction in its final report.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 307, §1 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 957 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §957. Committee analysis and recommendations; authority

 §957. Committee analysis and recommendations; authority For each agency or independent agency or a component part of each agency or independent agency subject to review pursuant to section 952, the committee of jurisdiction may conduct an analysis and evaluation that may include, but need not be limited to, an evaluation of the program evaluation report submitted pursuant to section 956, subsection 1, including:   [PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (NEW).]1.  Statutory authority.  The extent to which the agency or independent agency operates in accordance with its statutory authority;   [PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (RPR).] 2.  Goals and objectives.  The degree of success in meeting the agency's or independent agency's goals and objectives for each program, including population served;   [PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (NEW).] 3.  Statutory and administrative mandates.  The degree of success achieved by the agency or independent agency in meeting its statutory and administrative mandates; and   [PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (NEW).] 4.  Filing requirements.  The extent to which the agency or independent agency has increased or reduced filing requirements and paperwork duplication burdens on the public.   [PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (NEW).] In consultation with the Legislative Council, the committee of jurisdiction shall select agencies or independent agencies for review either in accordance with the scheduling guidelines provided in this chapter or at any time determined necessary by the committee.   [PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 495, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 307, §8 (RPR).
3 ME Rev Stat § 958 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §958. Termination of independent agencies

 §958. Termination of independent agencies 1.  Termination process.  The committee of jurisdiction may recommend to the Legislature that any independent agency be terminated if indicated or warranted by the committee's review, analysis and evaluation of the independent agency. An independent agency may be accorded a grace period of not more than one year from the effective date of the legislation approving termination in which to complete its business. During the grace period, the statutory powers and duties of the independent agency are not limited or reduced.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Disposition of property, funds and records.  During the grace period, the Legislature shall determine the disposition of:   A. All property, including any land, buildings, equipment and supplies used by the independent agency;   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]B. All funds remaining in any account of the independent agency; and   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]C. All records resulting from the activities of the independent agency.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Expiration of grace period.  Upon the expiration of the grace period, the independent agency shall cease its activities and terminate.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 960 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §960. Future or reorganized agencies and independent agencies

 §960. Future or reorganized agencies and independent agencies The chief staff administrator of a newly created or substantially reorganized agency or independent agency shall contact the committee to ensure placement of that agency or independent agency in the scheduling guideline outlined in section 959. The committee and the Legislative Council shall determine the placement of that agency or independent agency in the scheduling guideline.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 961 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §961. Legislative Council

 §961. Legislative Council The Legislative Council shall issue rules necessary for the efficient administration of this chapter and shall provide the committees of jurisdiction with assistance as required to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 962 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §962. Legal claims

 §962. Legal claims Termination, modification or establishment of agencies or independent agencies as a result of the review required by this chapter does not extinguish any legal claims against the State, any state employee or state agency or independent agency. The provisions of this chapter do not relieve the State or any agency or independent agency of responsibility for making timely payment of the principal and interest of any debt issued in the form of a bond or note.   [PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 963 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 35: STATE GOVERNMENT EVALUATION|3 §963. Review

 §963. Review The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters shall review the provisions and effects of this chapter no later than June 30, 2022 and at least once every 10 years after June 30, 2022.   [PL 2013, c. 505, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 488, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 505, §2 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 971 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 36: RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES|3 §971. Definitions

 §971. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]1.  Agency.  "Agency" means any body of State Government authorized by law to adopt rules under Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Committee of jurisdiction.  "Committee of jurisdiction" means the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over the policy and subject matter of a rule.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Retrospective review.  "Retrospective review" means a review of a rule by an agency for any change in the relevance, clarity and reasonableness of the rule between the time of its initial adoption and the time of the review.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 972 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 36: RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES|3 §972. Direction from committees of jurisdiction

 §972. Direction from committees of jurisdiction On or before February 1st of any first regular session of the Legislature, a committee of jurisdiction may direct an agency in writing to undertake a retrospective review of one or more rules under the jurisdiction of the committee.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 973 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 36: RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES|3 §973. Agency review

 §973. Agency review When directed by a committee of jurisdiction to undertake a retrospective review of a rule under this chapter, an agency shall evaluate the continued relevance, clarity and reasonableness of the rule by examining:   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]1.  Relevance.  The extent to which the rule may have over time become redundant, inconsistent or in conflict with the original goals and objectives for which the rule was first proposed, with other rules or with any underlying federal or state law or regulation that initially served as the basis for the rule;   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Clarity.  Whether the language of the rule has retained its clarity and use of plain and clear English as required by Title 5, section 8061, continues to comply with the uniform drafting standards set forth in the drafting manual developed by the Secretary of State under Title 5, section 8056-A or whether the rule could be made less complex or more understandable to the general public;   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Reasonableness.  Whether the rule has been reasonably and consistently applied with respect to the public or particular persons and whether less costly or more limited regulatory methods of achieving the original purposes of the rule have become available; and   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Appropriate categorization.  Whether the rule should be categorized as a major substantive rule or a routine technical rule, as those terms are defined in Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 974 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 36: RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES|3 §974. Report to the committee of jurisdiction

 §974. Report to the committee of jurisdiction An agency directed to undertake a retrospective review of one or more of its rules in a first regular session of the Legislature pursuant to section 972 shall submit a written report to the committee of jurisdiction on or before February 14th of the second regular session of that Legislature. The report must address each of the criteria listed in section 973 for each rule reviewed by the agency and identify ways in which the agency proposes to amend the rule, if any, and recommend whether the legislative authority for each rule should be retained, repealed or modified.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 991 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 37: LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS|3 §991. Evaluation and Government Accountability

 §991. Evaluation and Government Accountability The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability is created for the purpose of providing program evaluation of agencies and programs of State Government and, when determined necessary by the committee, local and county governments, quasi-municipal governments, special districts, utility districts, regional development agencies or any municipal or nonprofit corporation. The office also is established to ensure that public funds provided to local and county governments, quasi-municipal governments, special districts, utility districts, regional development agencies or any municipal or nonprofit corporation are expended for the purposes for which they were allocated, appropriated or contracted. When authorized by the committee, the office also may examine or direct an examination of any state contractor financed in whole or part by public funds and any expenditure by any public official or public employee during the course of public duty, including, but not limited to, any expenditure of private money for the purposes of the agency or other entity.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. GGGG, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 702, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 451, §KKK1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §GGGG1 (AMD).