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130th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 980 |
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LR 815(02) |
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An Act To
Establish Balance in the Governor's 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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| Legislative
Cost/Study |
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Current law
allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency by joint resolution
at any time. The bill requires a 2/3
vote in each House of the Legislature to extend a state of emergency for up
to 30 days beyond the timeframe for the initial proclamation and to approve
additional extensions for up to 30 days.
It also requires a majority vote of each House to terminate the
emergency proclamation. The
Legislature’s baseline budget for 2022-2023 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 the purpose of extending or terminating a state of
emergency will depend on the number of times the Legislature is required to
convene in special session during the interim. |
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| Fiscal Detail and Notes |
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