Here’s what lawmakers want to debate in the Second Session
They’re at it again. On September 27th, lawmakers were required to submit all of their legislative requests to the Revisor’s Office to ensure they would be considered by the Legislative […]
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The case for changing when Maine votes on ballot questions
When the legislature adjourns from session, all non-emergency legislation that was passed becomes effective 90 days thereafter. However, Article IV, Part Third, Section 17 of the Constitution of Maine gives […]
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All Mainers should have a say in what issues make it on the statewide ballot
Lawmakers on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee Monday held a public hearing on LDs 255 and 374, two bills that would impose geographic distribution requirements on the signatures collected […]
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How lawmakers can add much needed transparency to the ballot initiative process
Printing summaries of the fiscal impact of an initiative directly on the ballot is most transparent method of providing this information to voters, and it is the only way we can ensure voters have this information while casting their vote.
Read More →Model Legislation in Action
Last week, The Maine Heritage Policy Center released the final draft of the new model legislation that, if enacted, would create a tax and expenditure limitation (TEL) for Maine. On […]
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