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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §318-B. Former executive branch employee lobbying prohibited

§318-B. Former executive branch employee lobbying prohibited
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Classified service" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 7032, subsection 3.   [PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Compensated lobbying" means lobbying conducted by an individual who is specifically employed by another person other than the State or an agency of the State for that purpose or lobbying conducted by an individual as a regular employee of another person other than the State or an agency of the State. "Compensated lobbying" does not include activities for which the individual receives no compensation other than reimbursement for lobbying-related travel within the State and reimbursement for other out-of-pocket expenditures made by the individual for printing, postage and food and lodging connected with lobbying activities paid for by the individual. For the purposes of this paragraph, "reimbursement for other out-of-pocket expenditures" does not include reimbursement for the individual's time spent lobbying that would have been otherwise compensated by an employer or in the course of the individual's employment.   [PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
C. "Employee from the executive branch in the unclassified service" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 7032, subsection 6‑A.   [PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
D. "Lobbying" has the same meaning as in section 312‑A, subsection 9.   [PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Lobbying prohibited.
Beginning December 4, 2024, a former officer or employee in the classified service or a former employee from the executive branch in the unclassified service of this State or a person who was employed in a position for which the salary is subject to adjustment by the Governor under Title 2, section 6 or that is described as a major policy-influencing position under Title 5, chapter 71 may not engage in compensated lobbying until one year after the termination of the employee's executive branch employment.
[PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Complaints and investigations.
A person may file a complaint with the commission specifying an alleged violation of this section. The commission staff shall notify the person against whom the complaint has been filed and may undertake an investigation of the alleged violation if directed by the commission. The commission may direct commission staff to undertake an investigation of an alleged violation of this section on its own motion.
[PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Penalty.
A person who intentionally violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000, payable to the State and recoverable in a civil action.
[PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 337, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §319. Penalty

§319. Penalty
1.  Failure to file registration or report.
Any person who fails to file a registration or report as required by this chapter is subject to a civil penalty, payable to the commission, of $100 for every month the person fails to register or is delinquent in filing a report pursuant to section 317. If a registration or report is filed late, the commission shall send a notice of the finding of violation and preliminary penalty. The notice must provide the lobbyist with an opportunity to request a waiver of the preliminary penalty. If a lobbyist files a report required pursuant to section 317 within 24 hours after the deadline, the amount of the preliminary penalty is $50. The preliminary penalty is increased by $50 for each successive violation during a lobbying year. The commission may waive the penalty in whole or in part if the commission determines the failure to register or report was due to mitigating circumstances or the penalty is disproportionate to the level of experience of the lobbyist or the harm suffered by the public from the late registration or report. For purposes of this subsection, "mitigating circumstances" means:
A. A valid emergency determined by the commission, in the interest of the sound administration of justice, to warrant the waiver of the penalty in whole or in part;   [PL 2023, c. 324, §3 (AMD).]
B. An error by the commission; or   [PL 2011, c. 179, §7 (NEW).]
C. Circumstances determined by the commission to warrant the waiver of the penalty in whole or in part, based upon relevant evidence presented that a bona fide effort was made to file the report in accordance with this chapter, including, but not limited to, unexplained delays in Internet service.   [PL 2023, c. 324, §3 (AMD).]
[PL 2023, c. 324, §3 (AMD).]
1-A.  Notice of suspension.
Any person who fails to file a report or pay a fee as required by this chapter may be suspended from further lobbying by written notice of the commission until such failure is corrected.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Class E crime.
[PL 1979, c. 632, §3 (RP).]
3.  Exemption.
Notwithstanding section 317, subsection 1, a registered lobbyist is exempt from the penalty imposed under this section if, while the Legislature is convened in special session, the lobbyist failed to file a report with the commission pursuant to section 317 if no lobbying has been performed during that special session.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1977, c. 696, §17 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 632, §3 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 114 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 465, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 446, §§A15,B11-13 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §22 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 179, §7 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 324, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §319-A. Testimony before Legislature; lobbyist

§319-A. Testimony before Legislature; lobbyist
1.  Disclosure of compensation.
A lobbyist or lobbyist associate who testifies before a joint select or joint standing committee of the Legislature shall disclose to the committee as part of the testimony the name of the person or organization that the lobbyist or lobbyist associate is representing. A lobbyist or lobbyist associate shall disclose to the committee orally or in written form the name of any person who is being compensated by the lobbyist or lobbyist associate or by the person or organization that the lobbyist or lobbyist associate is representing to testify before that committee.
[PL 2005, c. 562, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Report of violation.
A member of the Legislature may file a complaint with the commission alleging a violation of this section in accordance with the Joint Rules of the Legislature. The commission shall notify all interested parties and shall investigate any apparent violations of this section.
[PL 2005, c. 562, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
If a lobbyist or lobbyist associate fails to disclose information required in subsection 1, the commission may:
A. Suspend the lobbyist or lobbyist associate from further lobbying by written notice of the commission; and   [PL 2005, c. 562, §1 (NEW).]
B. Assess a penalty of up to $5,000 against the lobbyist or lobbyist associate.   [PL 2005, c. 562, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 562, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 562, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §320. Disposition of fees

§320. Disposition of fees
Fees collected pursuant to this chapter must be deposited into a special revenue account of the commission to be used for the purposes of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, including the costs of obtaining, maintaining and upgrading technology to facilitate disclosure of lobbying and campaign finance information to the public. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commission may deposit penalties assessed under Title 21‑A, sections 1014, 1060‑A and 1062‑A into the account to be spent exclusively on technology costs consistent with this section.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. SSS, §1 (AMD).]
The commission shall, no later than November 15th of the year prior to any proposed change, establish the amount of the registration fee required to be paid pursuant to section 313 for the subsequent year.   [PL 1993, c. 691, §23 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1981, c. 82, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §M1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 446, §§A16,B14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §23 (RPR). IB 1995, c. 1, §8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. F, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. SSS, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §321. Powers and duties of the commission

§321. Powers and duties of the commission
In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the commission shall have the following powers and duties.   [PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
1.  Furnishing of forms.
The commission shall furnish forms to persons required to register or file reports.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
2.  Availability of copying facilities.
The commission shall make copying facilities available to the public during regular office hours and, notwithstanding any other provisions of law fixing the cost of such services, shall charge the actual cost of such services.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
3.  Filing of voluntary information.
The commission may accept and file any information voluntarily supplied that exceeds the requirements of this chapter.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
4.  Preservation of registrations and reports.
The commission shall preserve all registrations and reports filed pursuant to this chapter for 4 years from date of receipt and may dispose of same.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
5.  Acceptance or rejection of forms.
The commission may prescribe forms for all documents required or permitted to be filed with the commission and may refuse to accept documents not filed on those forms.
[PL 1993, c. 691, §24 (AMD).]
6.  Refusal of filing.
The commission may refuse to accept any document that is not legible or that can not be clearly reproduced photographically.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
7.  Review reports for completeness.
The commission may reject reports that are incomplete.
[PL 1993, c. 691, §25 (AMD).]
8.  Investigations.
The commission may undertake investigations into the failure to file a registration or to determine the accuracy and completeness of the registration and reporting of lobbyists and their employers if the members of the commission have found cause to believe that a violation may have occurred based on a properly filed complaint or other information received by the commission.
[PL 2007, c. 630, §16 (NEW).]
9.  Reject registrations.
The commission shall reject registrations that do not include certification of completion of training required under section 170‑B or requests for extensions or exemptions pursuant to section 312‑B.
[PL 2019, c. 587, §17 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1989, c. 732, §2 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §2 (COR). PL 1993, c. 446, §§A17,B15 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §§24,25 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 630, §16 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 443, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §17 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §322. Enforcement

§322. Enforcement
1.  Filing of a complaint.
Any person may file a complaint with the commission specifying any alleged violation of this chapter. The commission staff shall notify the party against whom the complaint has been filed and then may undertake the investigation of the alleged violation if directed by members of the commission.
[PL 2007, c. 630, §17 (AMD).]
2.  Attorney General.
The Attorney General may enforce the provisions of this chapter upon request by the commission.
[PL 1993, c. 691, §26 (RPR).]
3.  Use of subpoena.
In the conduct of an investigation under section 321, subsection 8, the commission may subpoena witnesses and take evidence under oath. The commission may also subpoena records when a lobbyist, employer or other person refuses to provide relevant records requested by the commission in the course of investigating a violation of the registration, reporting or other requirements in this chapter. All subpoenas must be approved by the members of the commission and signed by the chair or the chair's designee. Any record or information obtained by the commission in the course of an investigation that is covered by a privilege against discovery or use as evidence is not a public record unless the privilege is waived.
[PL 2007, c. 630, §17 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1993, c. 446, §A18 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 446, §B16 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §26 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 630, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §325. Powers and duties of the Secretary of State (REPEALED)

§325. Powers and duties of the Secretary of State
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §326. Construction

§326. Construction
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the giving or receiving of a pecuniary benefit where otherwise prohibited by law.   [PL 1979, c. 632, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 632, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §327. Name tag requirement

§327. Name tag requirement
A person who is required to register as a lobbyist or a lobbyist associate in accordance with this chapter shall wear a clearly visible name tag whenever the lobbyist or lobbyist associate is engaged in the act of lobbying. The name tag must clearly display the lobbyist's name and must include either the name of the firm the lobbyist works for, the name of the lobbyist’s employer, the organization the lobbyist represents or the term "lobbyist."   [PL 2009, c. 137, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 137, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 17: REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PRESS › 3 §341. Rights and privileges; interest in private claims prohibited

§341. Rights and privileges; interest in private claims prohibited
Representatives of the press, who shall be actually engaged in sending daily reports of the doings of the Legislature to daily newspapers, shall have the privilege of the floor of the Senate and House of Representatives, and shall be subject to such rules as may from time to time be adopted by either branch of the Legislature. No such representative shall be interested in any private claim or measure pending before the Legislature, nor shall any such representative, while acting as correspondent for any daily newspaper, and as such correspondent having the privileges mentioned in this section, become interested in the prosecution of any such claim or measure.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 17: REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PRESS › 3 §342. Facilities

§342. Facilities
There shall be maintained and reserved during each legislative session for the use of such representatives of the press as have the privilege of the floor of the Senate and the House of Representatives under section 341, such facilities as may meet their requirements with reasonable convenience and adequacy.
If reasonably consistent with other essential uses of State House office space, these facilities shall continue to be assigned for press use while the Legislature is not in session, but in any case, reasonably adequate facilities shall also be made available to the press at all other times.   [PL 1989, c. 410, §6 (AMD).]
All facilities so provided must be properly maintained by the Bureau of General Services.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §A10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 410, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE › 3 §371. Statement of purpose (REPEALED)

§371. Statement of purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 146 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §380. Definitions (REPEALED)

§380. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 773, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §381. Committee on Legislative Ethics (REPEALED)

§381. Committee on Legislative Ethics
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 146 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 602, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 773, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §381-A. Authority; procedure (REPEALED)

§381-A. Authority; procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 773, §3 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §382. Conflict of interst (REPEALED)

§382. Conflict of interst
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 602, §2 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 773, §4 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §383. Actions precluded (REPEALED)

§383. Actions precluded
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 602, §2 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 773, §5 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §384. Penalty for false accusations (REPEALED)

§384. Penalty for false accusations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 602, §2 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS › 3 §385. Memberships on boards, authorities or commissions (REPEALED)

§385. Memberships on boards, authorities or commissions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 602, §2 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES OF INCOME BY LEGISLATORS › 3 §391. Statement of sources income (REPEALED)

§391. Statement of sources income
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 773, §6 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES OF INCOME BY LEGISLATORS › 3 §392. Form; content (REPEALED)

§392. Form; content
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 773, §6 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES OF INCOME BY LEGISLATORS › 3 §393. Updating statement (REPEALED)

§393. Updating statement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 773, §6 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 19: LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: DISCLOSURE OF SOURCES OF INCOME BY LEGISLATORS › 3 §394. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED)

§394. False statement; failure to file
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 773, §6 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §401. Short title

§401. Short title
This Act may be called "Rules for Legislative Investigations."   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §402. Definitions

§402. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Chair.
The "chair" is the presiding officer of the investigating committee. The chair may be the permanent chair or another member designated as temporary chair in the absence of the chair.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §26 (AMD).]
2.  Executive session.
An "executive session" is a session at which only members of the investigating committee, staff of the committee, counsel to the committee, the witness and counsel may be present.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §26 (AMD).]
3.  Interested party.
An "interested party" is any person who learns that that person has been specifically identified in testimony taken before an investigating committee and who reasonably believes that that person has been adversely affected by such testimony.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §26 (AMD).]
4.  Investigating committee.
An "investigating committee" is any committee of the Legislature which has been granted by the Legislature the power to administer oaths, issue subpoenas and take depositions, as authorized by section 165, subsection 7. "Investigating committee" shall include the Legislative Council when it exercises the authority granted under section 162, subsection 4, but shall not include the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices when it exercises the authority granted under Title 1, chapter 25.
[PL 1977, c. 78, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Investigating committee action.
An "investigating committee action" is any decision arrived at formally by an investigating committee.
[PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
6.  Members.
The "members" of an investigating committee are the legislators appointed by the Legislature to serve on the committee.
[PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
7.  Quorum.
A "quorum" is a majority of the members of a legislative investigating committee.
[PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
8.  Testimony.
"Testimony" is any form of evidence received by an investigating committee.
[PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
9.  Witness.
A "witness" is any person who testifies before an investigating committee or who gives a deposition. "Witness" shall include an interested party who requests permission to testify.
[PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 78, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §411. Creation

§411. Creation
Whenever the Legislature delegates to a committee the power to administer oaths, issue subpoenas and take depositions in connection with any study or investigation, such committee shall automatically become an investigating committee for the purpose of such study or investigation and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter, whether or not such power is utilized by the committee in the course of such study or investigation.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §412. Scope of study or investigation

§412. Scope of study or investigation
The authorization creating an investigating committee shall clearly state, and thereby limit, the subject matter and scope of the study or investigation. No investigating committee shall exceed the limits set forth in such authorization.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §413. Number of members

§413. Number of members
No investigating committee shall consist of fewer than 3 members.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 2: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §414. Oversight of expenditures

§414. Oversight of expenditures
The Legislative Council shall provide oversight of expenditures for legislative investigating committees in the same manner as it provides oversight of joint select committees pursuant to chapter 7.   [PL 1985, c. 377, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 377, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §421. Investigating committee action

§421. Investigating committee action
Any investigating committee action shall require the affirmative votes of a majority of the committee members.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §422. Order of procedure

§422. Order of procedure
The decision as to the order of procedure in making a study or an investigation shall be an investigating committee action.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §423. Issuance of a subpoena

§423. Issuance of a subpoena
The decision to issue a subpoena shall be an investigating committee action.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §424. Notice to witnesses

§424. Notice to witnesses
A reasonable time before they are to testify, all prospective witnesses shall be notified of the subject matter of the investigation and shall be provided with a copy of this chapter. When a subpoena is served, the information required by this section shall be presented at the time of service.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §425. Notice to members

§425. Notice to members
Notice of the date and time of any meeting of the committee and of any hearing to be held by the committee shall be given to all members of the investigating committee at least 3 days in advance.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §426. Oaths

§426. Oaths
All testimony of subpoenaed witnesses shall be under oath. A voluntary witness may be required to testify under oath by legislative committee action. Oaths shall be administered by the chairman.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §427. Testimony

§427. Testimony
Taking of testimony must be by the investigating committee's counsel, or other staff personnel or the members of the committee. A quorum must be present. Unless otherwise decided by investigating committee action, all testimony must be taken in open session. However, if any witness so requests, that witness's testimony must be taken in executive session, unless otherwise decided by investigating committee action.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §1 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 2, §1 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §428. Records

§428. Records
A complete record shall be kept of all investigating committee action, including a transcript of all testimony taken.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §429. Release of testimony

§429. Release of testimony
1.  Release.
The decision to release testimony and the decision as to the form and manner in which testimony may be released is an investigating committee action. However, no testimony may be released without first affording the witness who gave such testimony, or the witness's counsel, an opportunity to object to the proposed release.
A. The witness or the witness's counsel may, by such objection, require that testimony given in open session, if it is released at all, be released in the form of a full, consecutive transcript.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §27 (AMD).]
B. The witness or the witness's counsel may, by such objection, require that testimony given in executive session not be released in any form or manner whatsoever.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §27 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 475, §27 (AMD).]
2.  Transcript.
The witness or the witness's counsel, upon payment of the cost of preparation, must be given a transcript of any testimony taken. However, the witness or the witness's counsel is not entitled to obtain a transcript of the executive session testimony of other witnesses. The release of a transcript under this subsection is not the release of testimony within the meaning of subsection 1.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §27 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 3: RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › 3 §430. Request for court to compel obedience

§430. Request for court to compel obedience
The decision to apply to the Superior Court to compel obedience to a subpoena issued by the committee shall be by investigating committee action.   [PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 21: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES › Subchapter 4: RULES GOVERNING WITNESSES › 3 §451. Counsel

§451. Counsel
The witness may have counsel present to advise the witness at all times. The witness or the witness's counsel may, during the time the witness is giving testimony, object to any investigating committee action detrimental to the witness's interests and is entitled to have a ruling by the chair on any such objection.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 593, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §28 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §501. Short title (REPEALED)

§501. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §502. Purpose (REPEALED)

§502. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §503. Definitions (REPEALED)

§503. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §504. Justification reports (REPEALED)

§504. Justification reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 654, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §B3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §505. Analysis and recommendations by the Joint Standing Committee on Performance Audit (REPEALED)

§505. Analysis and recommendations by the Joint Standing Committee on Performance Audit
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 683, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 338, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 654, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B13 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 7, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §506. Termination of independent agencies (REPEALED)

§506. Termination of independent agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §507. Justification and termination dates (REPEALED)

§507. Justification and termination dates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 683, §2 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 338, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 654, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 732, §§4,31 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 168, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 493, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 579, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 819, §§A1-A4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 309, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 481, §A2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 695, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §§A2-7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 764, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 779, §5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §A3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §§B5,6 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §§A2-A8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 440, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 658, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §§A3,A4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 840, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 887, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 49, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP). PL 1989, c. 585, §A3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 588, §A1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 857, §§1-5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §507-A. Special sunset reviews (REPEALED)

§507-A. Special sunset reviews
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 338, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §507-B. Continuation of reviewed agencies (REPEALED)

§507-B. Continuation of reviewed agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 672, §A1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 456, §A2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 176, §A1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 819, §A6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 309, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 441, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 481, §A3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §§A9-11 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §A8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 68, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A9 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 534, §§A2,A3,A19 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §§A5,A6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 49, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP). PL 1989, c. 502, §§A6,A7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 857, §§6-8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §508. Future or reorganized departments and independent agencies (REPEALED)

§508. Future or reorganized departments and independent agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §509. Legislative Council (REPEALED)

§509. Legislative Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §510. Legal claims (REPEALED)

§510. Legal claims
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 23: JUSTIFICATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) › 3 §511. Review (REPEALED)

§511. Review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 554, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 483, §A3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 24: LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT › 3 §521. Committee

§521. Committee
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs is authorized to provide oversight of financial matters, excluding those items over which the Legislative Council has statutory authority.   [PL 1981, c. 702, Pt. S (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 702, §S (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 24: LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT › 3 §522. Purpose and powers

§522. Purpose and powers
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs shall oversee the transfer of funds in accordance with Title 5, section 1585, the transfer of funds in accordance with any other provision of law, block grant changes in accordance with Title 5, section 1670 and any other related fiscal matters. The committee shall also review all other financial orders that have been submitted to the Office of Fiscal and Program Review since the last meeting. The committee may meet monthly or as often as is determined necessary by the chairs.   [PL 1997, c. 24, Pt. DD, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 702, §S (NEW). PL 1993, c. 421, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 24, §DD1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 24: LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT › 3 §522-A. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Budget Review

§522-A. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Budget Review
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife shall review the budget of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and submit its recommendations in a written report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs no later than 60 days after reference of the current services budget legislation and any supplemental budget legislation to the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs of the Legislature.   [PL 1989, c. 439, §§1,8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 439, §§1,8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 24: LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT › 3 §522-B. Workers' Compensation Board budget review

§522-B. Workers' Compensation Board budget review
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters shall review the budget of the Workers' Compensation Board and submit its recommendations in a written report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs not later than 60 days after reference of the current services budget legislation and any supplemental budget legislation to the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 528, §AA1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §AA1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §D2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 24: LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT › 3 §522-C. Meetings of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters

§522-C. Meetings of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters
The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters shall oversee the transfer of funds in accordance with Title 23, section 1652. The committee may meet monthly or as often as is determined necessary by the chairs.   [PL 2011, c. 392, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 392, Pt. L, §1 (NEW).