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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1876 |
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LR 1421(02) |
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An Act to Enhance
Legislative Participation in the Governor's Use of Emergency Powers |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: State and Local Government |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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| Legislative Cost/Study |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill requires
a 3/5 vote of each House of the Legislature to extend a state of emergency
that is to be in effect for longer than 30 days. The bill also requires the
approval of the Legislature in order for an emergency proclamation to be
reissued or renewed if it is substantially similar to one that has expired,
or to be reissued if it was terminated by the Legislature. The bill further
allows the Legislature, by joint resolution, to terminate a state of
emergency at any time by the vote of a majority of each House of the
Legislature. The Legislature’s baseline budget for 2024-2025 includes funds
for the Legislature to meet in special session on 2 days each fiscal year
following the applicable statutory deadline. Whether or not there are
sufficient funds to cover the cost of holding a special session for these
purposes will depend on the number of times the Legislature is required to
convene in special session during the interim. |
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The Legislature’s
baseline budget for 2024-2025 includes funds for the Legislative Council to
meet monthly during the interim. |
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