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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §162-A. Salaries subject to adjustment by Legislative Council

§162-A. Salaries subject to adjustment by Legislative Council
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the salaries of the following legislative officials are at the salary ranges indicated in this section. Except as provided below, at the time of initial appointment the salary of each of these officials may be set at Step A or Step B, but no higher than Step B, of their respective ranges, except that any employees of the office of the Secretary of the Senate or the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives at the time of initial appointment must have their salary set at a step within their respective salary range so that no loss of gross pay is experienced by those employees. The Legislative Council may adjust the salary of each official by one step for each year of continuous service after the initial appointment to office.   [PL 1993, c. 6, Pt. J, §1 (AMD).]
The salary ranges shall be those established by the Legislative Council for legislative staff. No other state salary may be paid to these officials.   [PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. K, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Range 14.
The salaries of the following state officials and employees shall be within salary range 14:
Secretary of the Senate; and
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
[PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. K, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Range 9.
[PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. FF, §1 (RP).]
3.  Range 86.
[PL 1983, c. 862, §4 (RP).]
4.  Range 88.
[PL 1983, c. 862, §4 (RP).]
5.  Range 89.
[PL 1983, c. 862, §4 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 702, §X11 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 853, §A§3-5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 862, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 349, §K1 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 769, §A2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 6, §J1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 707, §FF1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §162-B. Salaries of constitutional officers

§162-B. Salaries of constitutional officers
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the salaries of the following state officials shall be at the salary ranges indicated in this section. At the time of initial appointment, the salary of the Secretary of State and the Treasurer of State shall be set at the Step C of the official's respective range. At the time of initial appointment, the salaries of the Attorney General and the State Auditor shall be set at Step E of their salary ranges. The Legislative Council may adjust the salary of each official by one step for each year of continuous service after the initial appointment to office.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]
The salary ranges shall be as provided by law for confidential employees who take the salary increase option instead of state payment of retirement contribution. No other state salary may be paid. These officials are not eligible for state payment of employee retirement contributions.   [PL 1983, c. 862, §§5, 6 (NEW).]
1.  Range 88.
The salary of the following state officials and employees shall be within salary range 88, but shall not be less than Step C in that range:
A. Secretary of State; and   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]
B. Treasurer of State.   [PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]
2.  Range 89.
The salary of the State Auditor shall be within salary range 89, but shall not be less than Step E in that range.
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]
3.  Range 91.
The salary of the Attorney General shall be within salary range 91, but shall not be less than Step E in that range.
[PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§7,22 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 862, §§5,6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §§O7,22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 596, §C8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §§B13,14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §164. Director of Legislative Research; functions and duties (REPEALED)

§164. Director of Legislative Research; functions and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 8, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 480, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 46 (AMD). P&SL 1973, c. 220, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 396, §7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §166. Director of Legislative Assistants (REPEALED)

§166. Director of Legislative Assistants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 590, §9 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 770, §7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §5 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 501, §B7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §167. Legislative Finance Officer; duties (REPEALED)

§167. Legislative Finance Officer; duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
P&SL 1973, c. 220, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §10 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 406 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A9 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §168. Staff assistants to legislative leadership

§168. Staff assistants to legislative leadership
The President of the Senate, the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders of the House of Representatives each have the authority to appoint, at each legislative leader's discretion, a personal staff assistant, or more than one assistant if their aggregate salary does not exceed that of the single personal staff assistant, when the Legislature is in session and at such other times as might be necessary, with the approval of the Legislative Council.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 590, §11 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 623, §§3-A (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §8 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 564, §§11-A (AMD). PL 1983, c. 32, §H (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §168-A. Legislative Youth Advisory Council (REPEALED)

§168-A. Legislative Youth Advisory Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 439, §PPPP1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 439, §PPPP4 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §§F2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 481, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 414, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 616, §§A1,B1-4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 679, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 623, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §168-B. Legislative Youth Advisory Council (REPEALED)

§168-B. Legislative Youth Advisory Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 623, §2 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 491, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §169. Constituent Service Officer; functions and duties (REPEALED)

§169. Constituent Service Officer; functions and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 590, §12 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 501, §B9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §170. Partisan employees; restricted activities

§170. Partisan employees; restricted activities
Partisan legislative employees who assume active roles in campaigns shall either limit their activities to evenings and weekends or take leave to pursue these activities if they occur during the Legislature's regular business day, which is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This includes fund raising for campaign efforts as well as other activities that are directly related to election or reelection efforts.   [PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §170-A. Use of legislative equipment and resources

§170-A. Use of legislative equipment and resources
Legislative employees are prohibited from at any time using the computer system, telephones, copying machines and other legislative equipment for work related to campaigns.   [PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 100, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 3 §170-B. Required training regarding harassment

§170-B. Required training regarding harassment
All Legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists and lobbyist associates shall attend and complete a course of in-person education and training regarding harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and racial harassment, at the beginning of each regular session of the Legislature. The Legislative Council shall develop and implement this course of education and training. For the purpose of this section, "lobbyist" and "lobbyist associate" have the same meanings as in section 312‑A, subsections 10 and 10‑A, respectively.   [PL 2019, c. 587, §2 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 443, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 41, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY › 3 §171. Declaration of policy

§171. Declaration of policy
The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the State to provide a law and legislative reference library adequate to the informational needs of the Legislature, other branches of State Government and the citizens of Maine.   [PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY › 3 §172. State Law Librarian (REPEALED)

§172. State Law Librarian
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW). P&SL 1973, c. 220, §6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 590, §13 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY › 3 §172-A. State Law Library; administration

§172-A. State Law Library; administration
The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall assign, direct and supervise, subject to the control of the council, the activities of the State law and legislative reference library.   [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 501, §B10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY › 3 §173. State Law Library; services

§173. State Law Library; services
The State Law Library shall provide the following services:   [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]
1.  Legislative reference service.
Provide a comprehensive reference service on legislative problems for all members of the Legislature and its committees, equally and impartially, and to the limits of its staff and facilities. Such reference services shall be available also to public officials and to citizens generally.
Collect, index and make available in the most suitable form information relative to governmental subjects which will aid the Legislature, other public officials and citizens to perform their duties in an enlightened manner.
[PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Law library.
Provide a law library for the use of all agencies of State Government, the judiciary, attorneys and citizens of Maine.
[PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]
3.  Distribution, sale and exchange of law books.
Copies of the Revised Statutes, supplements to the Revised Statutes and session laws must be delivered by the printer to the State Law Librarian for distribution and sale in accordance with prices, policies and procedures established by the Legislative Council. All proceeds from such sales must be deposited to the credit of the General Fund.
A.
Copies must be sent, on an exchange basis, to the Library of Congress, secretary of the Maine State Bar Association, the Supreme Court Library of Canada and to each state or territorial library in the United States.
One copy of the laws passed by each session of the Legislature must be given to each Member of the Legislature, the Secretary of the Senate, the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House and the Assistant Clerk of the House.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §21 (AMD).]
B. [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (RP).]
C. [PL 1985, c. 501, Pt. B, §11 (RP).]
The State Law Librarian may, in the librarian's discretion, sell surplus copies of volumes entrusted to the librarian or use them for exchange purposes to increase the usefulness of the library. Proceeds from all sales must be deposited to the credit of the General Fund.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §21 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW). P&SL 1975, c. 147, §H1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §§12-14 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 506, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 48, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 7: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL › Subchapter 2: LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY › 3 §174. Administrative provisions (REPEALED)

§174. Administrative provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 480, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 770, §10 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 396, §8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 2, §7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 501, §B12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 9: COMMISSION ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION (REPEALED) › 3 §201. Commission on Interstate Cooperation (REPEALED)

§201. Commission on Interstate Cooperation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 812, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 352, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 9: COMMISSION ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION (REPEALED) › 3 §206. Reports; service without compensation (REPEALED)

§206. Reports; service without compensation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 812, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 352, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §221. Title

§221. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission Act."   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §222. Policy and purpose

§222. Policy and purpose
The Legislature finds that there exists between Maine and its neighboring Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, a broad range of shared experience, cultural traditions, social and economic conditions and common goals, including shared recognition of the urgent need to strengthen human services, to effectively use and conserve our natural resources and to pursue economic development within a framework of responsible environmental regulation.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
The Legislature further finds that Maine enjoys with these provinces an increasing level of cooperation, commerce and other interaction as the opportunity and need for this interaction are increasingly recognized by both public and private officials.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
The Legislature declares that it attaches the highest importance to the pursuit of common goals and to the further strengthening of relations in all areas between Maine and the Canadian Provinces.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
The Legislature further declares that one of the best ways of pursuing these common goals and of strengthening these relations is to encourage understanding and cooperation between itself and the legislative bodies of the Canadian Provinces and thus between the citizens of Maine and those of the Provinces of Canada.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §223. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office

§223. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office
There is established a Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office which shall be concerned with strengthening all areas of regional cooperation between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Maine's neighboring Canadian Provinces, and with encouraging economic, cultural and educational exchange between Maine and these provinces. The Speaker of the House is authorized to exercise day-to-day supervision over the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office until such time as otherwise provided for by the Legislative Council and the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission.   [PL 1987, c. 816, Pt. KK, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 816, §KK3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §224. Director

§224. Director
The executive head of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office is the director, who is appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate with the approval of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission. The director must be paid a salary fixed by the Legislative Council from sums available under section 226. The director must be able to speak the French language fluently. The director shall report to and is subject to the direction of the Legislative Council.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §225. Director; powers and duties

§225. Director; powers and duties
The Director of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office shall:   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Recommend ways to strengthen regional cooperation.
Recommend to the Legislature methods of strengthening all areas of regional cooperation with Canada;
[PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Study and evaluate existing activities.
Study and evaluate existing activities in the State on both the governmental and private levels involving cooperation with Canada, and particularly with the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island;
[PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Determine new areas for cooperation.
Determine new areas for fruitful regional cooperation, with particular attention to the potential for social betterment, economic growth, improved natural resource utilization and management and the enhancement of the environment;
[PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Encourage exchanges.
Encourage and assist economic, governmental, cultural and educational exchanges and other modes of improved contact with Canada;
[PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Disseminate information.
[PL 1987, c. 884, Pt. C, §1 (RP).]
6.  Administer certain funds.
Administer those funds which may be available to it for the purposes of assisting in the development of improved relations and cooperation both between Maine and Canada, especially between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Canada.
The director shall administer the funds and pay the necessary expenses for the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission.
[PL 1985, c. 775, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 775, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 884, §C1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §226. Funds

§226. Funds
Funds from the Federal Government, state appropriation, or from any individual, group, foundation, corporation or other private source may be accepted by the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Office and expended for purposes consistent with this chapter.   [PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §227. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission

§227. Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission
The Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, as authorized by Title 5, section 12004‑K, subsection 10, consists of 12 members, all of whom must be citizens of this State. The Speaker of the House shall appoint 6 members, 2 for a term of one year and 4 who must be members of the House of Representatives and who each hold office from the date of appointment until the term of election to the Legislature expires. The President of the Senate shall appoint 6 members, 2 for a term of one year and 4 who must be Senators and who each hold office from the date of appointment until the term of election to the Legislature expires. At least one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House must be fluent in the French language. The legislative members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House must equally represent the 2 parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature. In the event of the death or resignation of any member, the vacancy must be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as the original appointment.   [PL 2023, c. 415, §1 (AMD).]
Members must be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379. Six members constitute a quorum. The commission shall designate one of its members as chair.   [PL 2023, c. 415, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 775, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 809 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A215 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B3 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 1, §1 (COR). PL 2023, c. 415, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 1: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND OFFICE › 3 §228. Duties; meetings

§228. Duties; meetings
The commission shall advise the director in the carrying out of the director's powers and duties, shall assist the director in encouraging increased cooperation between Maine and Canada and especially between the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of Canada and shall assist the director in encouraging economic, cultural and educational exchanges between Maine and the Canadian Provinces. The commission shall meet at least 4 times in each year with the director and at such other times on the call of the chair, at the request of the director or at the request of any member, as necessary to carry out the duties outlined in this section.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 605, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 2: NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION › 3 §231. Commission

§231. Commission
1.  Commission.
The New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑K, subsection 11, and in this chapter called "the commission," consists of 8 members from Maine, together with the same number of members appointed according to the laws of each of the other member jurisdictions.
[PL 2023, c. 415, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Membership.
The members of the commission from Maine are the 4 Senators and the 4 members of the House of Representatives who are appointed to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission pursuant to section 227.
[PL 2023, c. 415, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Term.
Each member of the commission from Maine holds office from the date of that member's appointment until the term of that member's election to the Legislature expires.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §24 (AMD).]
4.  Compensation.
Members of the commission from Maine are compensated in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §24 (AMD).]
5.  Chairs.
The members of the commission from Maine shall, by majority vote, select the cochairs or chairs who shall, together with a cochair selected by the members of the commission from the other member jurisdictions, preside over the commission.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §24 (AMD).]
6.  Meetings.
The commission shall meet at such times and places as are mutually agreed upon by the cochairs.
[PL 2019, c. 475, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §24 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 415, §§2, 3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 10: MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS › Subchapter 2: NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION › 3 §232. Powers and duties

§232. Powers and duties
The commission has the following powers and duties:   [PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Facilitate relations.
To recommend to the Legislature of Maine and the legislative bodies of other member jurisdictions methods of facilitating relations and strengthening regional cooperation between the member jurisdictions;
[PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Exchanges.
To encourage economic, cultural and educational exchanges between the member jurisdictions;
[PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Legislative conference.
To host the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Conference and to select the site for that conference; and
[PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Mutual interest.
To identify mutual interests shared by the member jurisdictions and to recommend methods of fostering those mutual interests.
[PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 775, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 11: COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS › 3 §241. Organization and duties

§241. Organization and duties
The Commission on Uniform State Laws, as established by Title 5, section 12004-K, subsection 8, shall consist of 3 members to be appointed for a term of 4 years by the Governor. The commission shall also consist of any residents who, because of long service in the cause of state legislation, are elected life members of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The commission shall examine subjects on which uniformity of legislation in the different states is desirable; ascertain the best means to effect uniformity; cooperate with the commissioners of other states in the consideration and drafting of uniform acts for submission to the Legislatures of the several states; and prepare bills for introduction in the Legislature.   [PL 1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]
Each commissioner shall be compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 1983, c. 812, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 771, §15 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §6 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 501, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 13: COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (REPEALED) › 3 §271. Establishment of commission (REPEALED)

§271. Establishment of commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 812, §7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 786, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 13: COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (REPEALED) › 3 §273. Organization and procedure (REPEALED)

§273. Organization and procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 238 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §B2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 786, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 13: COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (REPEALED) › 3 §276. Reports; compensation (REPEALED)

§276. Reports; compensation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 812, §8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 786, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §311. Declaration of purpose

§311. Declaration of purpose
The Constitution of Maine guarantees the right of the people to petition their government for the redress of grievances and to freely express their opinions on legislation and issues. The Legislature reaffirms its obligation to hear the requests and opinions of all of the people, and to preserve and maintain the integrity and accessibility of the legislative process.   [PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN).]
The Legislature recognizes that groups of citizens may choose one among them to present their views to Legislators, and, because of the amount and complexity of proposed legislation, may employ persons knowledgeable in the legislative process to present their views. Such activities are proper methods of expressing the opinion of a group of citizens.   [PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN).]
The Legislature also recognizes that such activities must be carried out openly so that other citizens are aware of the opinions and requests made in this manner. Legislative decisions can fully reflect the will of all the people only if the opinions expressed by any citizen are known to all and debated by all, and if the representatives of groups of citizens are identified and their expenditures and activities are regularly disclosed.   [PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN).]
Therefore, the Legislature declares that, in order to insure the full participation of all the people of the State in the legislative process, full disclosure of the identity, expenditures and activities of any persons who engage in professional lobbying is required. Such disclosure will insure the openness and integrity of the legislative process and encourage the expression of the will of all the people of the State.   [PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 35 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 340, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 576 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §312. Definitions (REPEALED)

§312. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 340, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 576 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1983, c. 160, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §312-B. Required training regarding harassment

§312-B. Required training regarding harassment
A lobbyist or lobbyist associate shall complete the training required under section 170‑B, retain proof of completion of the training for 2 years following completion and certify completion of that training to the commission at the time of registration under section 313. If completion of the required training prior to registration is not possible due to circumstances that are beyond a lobbyist's or lobbyist associate's control, the commission may provide a limited extension to that lobbyist or lobbyist associate for completion of the training. If a lobbyist or lobbyist associate has a very limited physical presence in the State House and the Burton M. Cross Building, the commission may exempt the lobbyist or lobbyist associate from the requirements of this section.   [PL 2019, c. 587, §6 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 443, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 587, §6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §313. Registration of lobbyists, lobbyist associates and employers

§313. Registration of lobbyists, lobbyist associates and employers
1.  Registration.
No later than 10 calendar days after lobbying more than 8 hours in a calendar month on behalf of an employer, a lobbyist shall submit a joint registration to the commission for the employer, the lobbyist and any lobbyist associates and pay a registration fee of $250. The lobbyist shall pay an additional $125 for each lobbyist associate included in the joint registration.
[PL 2023, c. 279, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Fee waiver.
The commission may waive the fee or fees required under subsection 1 in whole or in part if the commission determines that the fee or fees constitute an economic hardship to the employer. A lobbyist or employer may submit an application for a waiver under this subsection on a form or in the format approved by the commission. After receiving an application for a fee waiver, the commission may request relevant information from the lobbyist or employer, including, but not limited to, the amount of compensation the employer expects to pay the lobbyist in the coming lobbying year, the employer's budgeted expenditures for personnel or for all programs and activities in the coming year and the employer's revenues or expenses in the prior year.
[PL 2021, c. 114, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1977, c. 108, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 465, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 446, §B3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 691, §10 (RPR). IB 1995, c. 1, §7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 745, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 114, §1 (RPR). PL 2023, c. 279, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §313-A. Registration of state employees or state agency employees

§313-A. Registration of state employees or state agency employees
Within 15 business days of the convening of a regular legislative session, a department or agency shall register with the commission those state employees or state agency employees who will serve as the department's or agency's legislative designees for the session by submitting to the commission a list that must include the name and position of each employee, the name of the department or agency and the name of the bureau or division within the department for which each employee works and the mailing address, e-mail address and phone number of each employee. The department or agency shall notify the commission in writing of any changes of its designees within 15 business days of the change.   [PL 2019, c. 587, §8 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]
1.  Legislative designee.
[PL 2007, c. 630, §9 (RP).]
2.  Lobbying requirements.
[PL 2007, c. 630, §9 (RP).]
An employee who is required to be registered under this section is exempt from all other requirements under the law regarding lobbyists.   [PL 2007, c. 630, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 691, §11 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 630, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §8 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §314. Duration of registration

§314. Duration of registration
Each joint registration filed pursuant to this chapter automatically expires on the last day of the year during which the person was registered to lobby, unless as otherwise provided.   [PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §20 (AFF).]
A joint registration expires if the lobbyist or employer notifies the commission in writing that the lobbyist is no longer engaged by the employer to lobby. If termination occurs prior to November 30th, the notification must be given within 30 days of the termination.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).]
If termination is effected prior to November 30th, no further reports are required.   [PL 2011, c. 179, §1 (AMD).]
Any new registration must be filed pursuant to section 313 before any lobbying is commenced after the lobbyist's employment has been terminated.   [PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §20 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1979, c. 632, §1 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 82, §1 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §1 (COR). PL 1993, c. 446, §§A11,B4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 446, §A20 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 691, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 179, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §315. Registration docket (REPEALED)

§315. Registration docket
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1993, c. 446, §§A12,B5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 446, §A20 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 691, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 630, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §315-A. Registration docket; disclosure website

§315-A. Registration docket; disclosure website
1.  Registration.
The commission shall prepare and maintain a docket for the registration of lobbyists and employers of lobbyists required to register pursuant to this chapter. The registration docket and all supplementary files of information and materials filed pursuant to this chapter must be open to public inspection during the office hours of the commission. The docket must contain the name of the lobbyist and the person employing the lobbyist, the business address of each, the nature of the business of the person employing the lobbyist and a statement as to the compensation that the lobbyist will receive for lobbying services or, if an exact amount is not ascertainable, the basis upon which the lobbyist will charge for services. This docket must be updated on a monthly basis and arranged and indexed as follows:
A. An alphabetical listing of those persons who have employed a lobbyist, which listing must indicate the names of all lobbyists employed by the employer; and   [PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW).]
B. An alphabetical listing of those persons employed as lobbyists, which listing must indicate the names of all persons by whom each lobbyist is employed.   [PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW).]
The docket must be reestablished annually by the commission and the docket for any year must be maintained and be available for public inspection in the office of the commission for 4 years from the expiration of the docket.
[PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Disclosure website.
The commission shall develop and maintain a publicly accessible website that displays:
A. A list of all persons who have employed a lobbyist during the current year;   [PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW).]
B. A list of all lobbyists and lobbyist associates registered for the year;   [PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW).]
C. A profile of each registered lobbyist and lobbyist associate, including contact information, the name of the lobbyist's employer or employers and, if provided by the lobbyist or lobbyist associate, a photograph of the lobbyist or lobbyist associate;   [PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW).]
D. A profile of each person employing a lobbyist, including contact information for the employer, and a list of lobbyists and lobbyist associates engaged by the employer;   [PL 2007, c. 630, §11 (AMD).]
E. For each employer, a list of all legislative actions that have been the subject of lobbying for the year, including hyperlinks to the summary page of the Legislature's publicly accessible website for each legislative document listed;   [PL 2011, c. 179, §2 (AMD).]
F. A list of officials in the executive branch as defined in section 312‑A, subsection 10‑C; and   [PL 2011, c. 179, §3 (AMD).]
G. The monthly reports filed under section 317 and an annual summary of those monthly reports.   [PL 2011, c. 179, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 179, §§2-4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 613, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 630, §11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 179, §§2-4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §316. Registration forms

§316. Registration forms
The commission shall prepare and make available registration forms for the registration of lobbyists and employers required to register pursuant to section 313. These forms must include the following information:   [PL 1993, c. 691, §16 (RPR).]
1.  Names.
The name of the lobbyist, a list of the lobbyist associates, the name of the person authorized by the lobbyist to sign the registration and reports for the lobbyist and the name of the person employing the lobbyist;
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §13 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §20 (AFF).]
2.  Business addresses.
The business address and other contact information for the lobbyist, the lobbyist associates and the person employing the lobbyist;
[PL 2007, c. 630, §12 (AMD).]
3.  Date.
The date upon which lobbying commenced and the date on which the lobbyist exceeded 8 hours of lobbying in a calendar month or a statement that the lobbyist is registering without having reached the 8-hour threshold for registering pursuant to section 313;
[PL 2019, c. 587, §9 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]
4.  Nature of business.
A description of the employer's business activity or mission or a description of the industry, trade or profession that the employer represents;
[PL 2007, c. 630, §12 (AMD).]
4-A.  Legislative interests.
The general areas of legislation that the employer is attempting to influence;
[PL 2007, c. 630, §12 (NEW).]
4-B.  Legislative committees.
The joint standing committees of the Legislature that the lobbyist expects to lobby during the year;
[PL 2007, c. 630, §12 (NEW).]
4-C.  Website of employer.
The address for the employer's publicly accessible website;
[PL 2017, c. 443, §3 (AMD).]
4-D.  Date of completion or request for extension of or exemption from required harassment training.
The date that the lobbyist and each lobbyist associate completed the training required under section 170‑B or, if the lobbyist or lobbyist associate has not completed the required training, a statement that the lobbyist or lobbyist associate has requested or is requesting an extension or exemption pursuant to section 312‑B; and
[PL 2019, c. 587, §10 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).]
5.  Compensation.
The amount of compensation that the lobbyist will receive for that lobbyist's services or, if an exact amount is unascertainable, the basis upon which the lobbyist will charge for those services.
[PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §13 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 446, Pt. A, §20 (AFF).]
The lobbyist must certify that the information on that form is true, correct and complete and that the employer has approved the information in the registration.   [PL 2007, c. 630, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN). PL 1993, c. 446, §§A13,B6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 446, §A20 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 691, §16 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 630, §12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 443, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §§9, 10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §316-A. Registration forms for state employees or state agency employees (REPEALED)

§316-A. Registration forms for state employees or state agency employees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 691, §17 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 630, §13 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. F, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 587, §11 (RP). PL 2019, c. 587, §18 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §317-A. Grassroots lobbying report

§317-A. Grassroots lobbying report
Except for a lobbyist filing a monthly report under section 317, subsection 1, paragraph E‑1, a person who makes or incurs expenditures in excess of $2,000 during a calendar month for purposes of grassroots lobbying shall file with the commission a report no later than 11:59 p.m. on the 15th day of the calendar month following the date on which that amount was exceeded. For purposes of this section, expenditures include payments of money made to independent contractors and other vendors to purchase goods and services such as advertising, graphic or website design, video or audio production services, telecommunications services, printing and postage. Salaries paid to the person's employees are not expenditures for the purposes of this section and are exempt from disclosure under this section.   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Report.
A grassroots lobbying report filed pursuant to this section must include:
A. The name of the person required to file the report;   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
B. The name of an individual serving as the contact for the person;   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
C. The business address and other contact information for the person;   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
D. A description of the business activity or mission of the person;   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
E. The specific amount of expenditures for grassroots lobbying made or incurred during the month that is the subject of the report, with separate totals for expenditure categories as determined by the commission;   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
F. The legislative actions that are the subject of the grassroots lobbying; and   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
G. A list of all of the person's original sources and a statement of the amount paid by each original source. If an original source is a corporation formed under Title 13 or former Title 13‑A, a nonprofit corporation formed under Title 13‑B or a limited partnership under Title 31, the corporation, nonprofit organization or limited partnership, not the individual members, must be listed as the original source.   [PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 599, §4 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 599, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §318. Restricted activities

§318. Restricted activities
1.  Contingent compensation.
No person shall accept employment as a lobbyist on a basis which makes that person's compensation contingent in any manner upon the outcome of any legislative action.
[PL 1975, c. 724 (NEW).]
2.  Instigation of legislative action.
No person shall instigate the introduction or commencement of any legislative action for the purpose of obtaining employment as a lobbyist to oppose or support such legislative action.
[PL 1975, c. 724 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 576 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 621, §2 (RP). PL 1975, c. 724 (REEN).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE › Chapter 15: LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES › 3 §318-A. Prohibition (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/4/24) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 12/4/24)

§318-A. Prohibition
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/4/24)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 12/4/24)
Beginning January 1, 2015, a person may not engage in activities that require registration as a lobbyist or lobbyist associate as defined by section 312‑A, subsections 10 and 10‑A if that person has within the previous 12 months been 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. A person who violates this section may be assessed a fine of $100 for every day the person engages in lobbying.   [PL 2013, c. 288, §1 (NEW).]
This section is repealed December 4, 2024.   [PL 2023, c. 337, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 288, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 337, §1 (AMD).