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3 ME Rev Stat § 452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §452. Questioning of adverse witnesses

 §452. Questioning of adverse witnesses The witness or the witness's counsel may question adverse witnesses whose testimony is being taken in open session. However, the chair of the investigating committee may reasonably limit the right to so question. The chair's ruling is final, unless otherwise decided by investigating committee action.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §453. Pertinency of requested testimony

 §453. Pertinency of requested testimony The witness or the witness's counsel may challenge any request for the witness's testimony as not pertinent to the subject matter and scope of the investigation, in which case the relation believed to exist between the request and the subject matter and scope of the investigation must be explained.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 454 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §454. Who can compel testimony

 §454. Who can compel testimony The committee chair may direct compliance with any request for testimony to which objection has been made. However, the chair's direction may be overruled by investigating committee action.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 455 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §455. Television, films, radio

 §455. Television, films, radio Any decision to televise, film or broadcast testimony is investigating committee action. If the witness or the witness's counsel objects to a decision to televise, film or broadcast the witness's testimony, the witness's testimony may not be televised, filmed or broadcast.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 456 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §456. Statements and form of answers

 §456. Statements and form of answers The witness or the witness's counsel may insert in the record sworn, written statements of reasonable length relevant to the subject matter and scope of the investigation. In giving testimony, the witness may explain the witness's answers briefly.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 457 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §457. Privileges

 §457. Privileges The witness must be given the benefit of any privilege which the witness could have claimed in court as a party to a civil action, provided that the committee chair may direct compliance with any request for testimony to which claim of privilege has been made. However, the chair's direction may be overruled by investigating committee action.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 458 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES|3 §458. Rights of interested parties

 §458. Rights of interested parties Any interested party may request an opportunity to appear before the investigating committee. The decision on this request shall be investigating committee action. If such request is granted, the interested party shall appear before the committee as a witness.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 471 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 5: SANCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RULES|3 §471. Legislative responsibility

 §471. Legislative responsibility The Legislature has primary responsibility for insuring adherence to these rules.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 472 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 5: SANCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RULES|3 §472. Erroneously compelled testimony

 §472. Erroneously compelled testimony Testimony compelled to be given over a proper claim of privilege, or testimony released in violation of section 429, or any evidence obtained as a result of such improper procedure is not admissible in any subsequent criminal proceeding.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 473 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 5: SANCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RULES|3 §473. Contempt

 §473. Contempt A witness may not be punished for contempt of an investigating committee unless the court finds:   [PL 2019, c. 475, §29 (AMD).]1.  Conduct.  That the conduct of the witness amounted to contempt;   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Certain requirements.  That the requirements of sections 424, 430, 453 and 454 have been complied with; and   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Citations.  That in the case of:   A. A citation for failure to comply with a subpoena, the requirements of section 423 have been complied with;   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]B. A citation for failure to testify in response to a request for the witness's testimony challenged as not pertinent to the subject matter and scope of the investigation, the requirements of sections 412 and 453 have been complied with and the request was pertinent as explained;   [PL 2019, c. 475, §30 (AMD).]C. A citation for failure to testify in response to a request for the witness's testimony on grounds of privilege, the requirements of section 457 have been complied with.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §30 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 475, §30 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §29, 30 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 474 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES|Subchapter 5: SANCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RULES|3 §474. Saving clause

 §474. Saving clause A decision by a witness to make use of any protection or remedy afforded by any provision of these rules does not constitute a waiver by the witness of the right to make use of any other protection or remedy.   [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §702. Name, establishment and purpose

 §702. Name, establishment and purpose There is established the Legislative Retirement Program as a governmental qualified defined benefit plan pursuant to Sections 401(a) and 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code and such other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and United States Treasury regulations and other guidance as are applicable, which has the powers and privileges of a corporation.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §2 (AMD).]The purpose of the Legislative Retirement Program is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits under this chapter for Legislators.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §2 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §703. Legal process and assignment

 §703. Legal process and assignment The right of a person to a retirement allowance, the retirement allowance itself, the refund of a person's accumulated contributions, any death benefit, any other right accrued or accruing to a person under this chapter and the money in the various funds created by this chapter are not subject to execution, garnishment, attachment or any other process and are unassignable except that:   [PL 1991, c. 746, §1 (RPR); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).]1.  Retirement allowance available for child support.  A member's retirement allowance is available to satisfy a child support obligation that is otherwise enforceable by execution, garnishment, attachment, assignment or other process;   [PL 1991, c. 746, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).] 2.  Accumulated contributions available for child support.  A member's accumulated contributions that are refundable under sections 805-A and 805-B are available to satisfy a child support obligation that is otherwise enforceable by execution, garnishment, attachment, assignment or other process;   [PL 2011, c. 606, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Qualified domestic relations order.  The rights and benefits of a member or retiree under this chapter are subject to the rights of or assignment to an alternate payee, as defined in Title 5, section 17001, subsection 3-B, under a qualified domestic relations order in accordance with Title 5, section 17059; and   [PL 2011, c. 606, §3 (AMD).] 4.  Forfeiture and restitution.  The rights and benefits of a member or retiree under this chapter are subject to forfeiture or assignment to the member's spouse, dependent or former spouse in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, section 17062.   [PL 2011, c. 606, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 746, §1 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 137, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 606, §§2-4 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §704. Beneficiaries under disability

 §704. Beneficiaries under disability Any beneficiary who is entitled to make an election of benefits under subchapter 5, but is not lawfully qualified to make that election, shall have that election made in the beneficiary's behalf by the person authorized to do so by Title 18-C, Article 5.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §2 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
3 ME Rev Stat § 705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|3 §705. Internal Revenue Code compliance

 §705. Internal Revenue Code compliance The Legislative Retirement Program established in this chapter is subject to the following requirements.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).]1.  Vesting.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(7), a member is 100% vested in the member's contribution account at all times.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Use of forfeitures of benefits.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(8), any forfeitures of benefits by members or former members may not be used to pay benefit increases, but must be used to reduce unfunded liabilities.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Benefits.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(9), benefits must be paid in accordance with a good faith interpretation of the requirements of the Code, Section 401(a)(9) and the regulations in effect under that section as applicable to a governmental plan within the meaning of the Code, Section 414(d).   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Application of annual compensation limits.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(17), applicable annual compensation limits must be applied for purposes of determining benefits or contributions due to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Rollovers.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(31), a member may elect, at the time and in the manner prescribed by the board of trustees, to have any portion of an eligible rollover distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the member in a direct rollover.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 6.  Qualified military service.  Effective December 12, 1994, contributions, benefits and service credit with respect to qualified military service are governed by the Code, Section 414(u) and the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 and, effective January 1, 2007, the Code, Section 401(a)(37).   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 7.  Additional requirements.  In compliance with the Code, Section 415, the member contributions paid to and retirement benefits paid from the Legislative Retirement Program must be limited to the extent necessary to conform to the requirements of the Code, Section 415 for a qualified pension plan.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 8.  Compliance with Section 503(b).  Effective July 1, 1989, the board of trustees may not engage in a transaction prohibited by the Code, Section 503(b).   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] 9.  Rules.  The board of trustees shall adopt rules necessary to maintain the qualified pension plan tax status of the Legislative Retirement Program under the Internal Revenue Code as required for governmental defined benefit plans defined in the Code, Section 414(d). Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 474, §3 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 731 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION|3 §731. Board of trustees

 §731. Board of trustees The Board of Trustees of the Legislative Retirement Program consists of those persons who are members of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. The Board of Trustees of the Legislative Retirement Program is responsible for the proper operation and implementation of the Legislative Retirement Program under this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §6 (AMD).]1.  Duties.  The board of trustees has the same duties with respect to the Legislative Retirement Program as with other programs of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, including, but not limited to, those powers and duties enumerated in Title 5, chapter 421, subchapters 3, 4 and 5.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Administration of Legislative Retirement Program.  The board of trustees shall administer the Legislative Retirement Program and may adopt and publish, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2, any rules necessary and proper to give effect to the intent, purposes and provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §8 (AMD).] 3.  Expenses.  The trustees are entitled to compensation as provided in Title 5, chapter 379 from the funds of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Oath.  Each trustee shall, within 30 days after that trustee's appointment, take an oath of office to faithfully discharge the duties of a trustee, in the form prescribed by the Constitution of Maine. This oath must be subscribed to by the trustee making it, certified by the officer before whom it is taken and immediately filed in the office of the Secretary of State.   [PL 2001, c. 181, §1 (AMD).] 5.  Quorum.  Each voting trustee is entitled to one vote on the board of trustees. Five trustees constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Five votes are necessary for any resolution or action by the board of trustees at any meeting of the board.   [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §4 (AMD). RR 1997, c. 2, §5 (COR). PL 1999, c. 790, §D1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 181, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §§6-9 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 732 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION|3 §732. Executive director

 §732. Executive director The Executive Director of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System is the Executive Director of the Legislative Retirement Program. The executive director has the same powers and duties with respect to the Legislative Retirement Program as with other programs of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, except as provided in this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §10 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 733 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION|3 §733. Actuary

 §733. Actuary The actuary of the other programs of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System is the Actuary of the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §11 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 734 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION|3 §734. Medical board (REPEALED)

 §734. Medical board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 643, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 88, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 277, §2 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 735 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION|3 §735. Administrative procedures

 §735. Administrative procedures Appeal from the executive director's decision is the same as provided for other programs of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System in Title 5, section 17451.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §13 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 736 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATION|3 §736. Legal adviser

 §736. Legal adviser The Attorney General or an assistant designated by the Attorney General is the legal adviser of the Board of Trustees of the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §14 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §14 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 3: FINANCING|3 §751. Control of funds

 §751. Control of funds The board of trustees is the trustee of the funds created by this chapter and shall administer those funds in the same manner as is provided for the administration of other program funds of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System in accordance with Title 5, chapter 421, subchapters 3 and 4. The board of trustees may establish separate funds or accounts within a fund, as necessary.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §A7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 133, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §15 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 3: FINANCING|3 §752. Custodian of funds (REPEALED)

 §752. Custodian of funds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 249, §1 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 3: FINANCING|3 §753. Expenses

 §753. Expenses All administrative operating expenses of the Legislative Retirement Program must be charged to the assets of the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).]1.  Estimate funds biennially.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. U, §1 (RP).] 2.  Balance.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. U, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. U, §1 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 3: FINANCING|3 §754. Investments

 §754. Investments The board of trustees may combine funds from the Legislative Retirement Program and the assets of other programs of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System for investment purposes. The assets and funds of other programs of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System and the assets and funds of the Legislative Retirement Program may not be combined for benefit payment purposes or for administrative expenses.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §16 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 755 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 3: FINANCING|3 §755. Legislative findings and intent

 §755. Legislative findings and intent 1.  Findings.  The Legislature finds that the State owes a great debt to its retired Legislators for their years of faithful and productive service. Part of that debt is repaid by the benefits provided to Legislators through the Legislative Retirement Program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §17 (AMD).] 2.  Intent.  It is the intent of the Legislature that there be appropriated and transferred annually to the Legislative Retirement Program the funds necessary to meet the program's long-term and short-term financial obligations based on the actuarial assumptions established by the board of trustees upon the advice of the actuary. The goal of the actuarial assumptions is to achieve a fully funded program. The program's unfunded liability must be funded by annual appropriations over the funding period of the program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §17 (AMD).] 3.  Implementation.  It is the responsibility of the board of trustees to calculate the funds necessary to maintain the program on an actuarially sound basis, including the unfunded liability arising from payment of benefits for which contributions were not received and to transmit those calculations to the State Budget Officer as required by Title 5, sections 1661 to 1667. It is the responsibility of the Legislature to appropriate and transfer those funds annually.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §17 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §17 (AMD).