Legislative committees will hold public hearings as listed. Please note that there may be additions or changes to this schedule and bills will not necessarily be heard in the order listed. For further information, contact the Legislative Information Office at 207-287-1692 or check schedules on the web at [u]http://legislature.maine.gov/calendar/#Calendar[/u]. You may testify at the public hearing or submit written testimony. Written testimony should be sent to the appropriate committee at: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. Persons with special needs who wish to attend a Legislative hearing and require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible: 207-287-1692, TTY 207-287-6826, FAX 207-287-1580, [u]webmaster_lio@legislature.maine.gov[/u].
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL
AFFAIRS[/font]
Sen. Cathy Breen, Senate Chair, Rep. Drew Gattine, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 1:00 PM, State House, Room 228
[font=font36821]LD 47[/font] "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Fire Stations"
[font=font36821]LD 48[/font] "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Housing for Persons Who Are Homeless"'
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Marianne MacMaster, 287-1635
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE INSURANCE AND
FINANCIAL SERVICES[/font]
Sen. Heather Sanborn, Senate Chair, Rep. Denise Tepler, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 1:00 PM, Cross Building, Room 220
[font=font36821]LD 2[/font] "An Act To Increase from $25,000 to $50,000 the Minimum Amount Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies Must Cover for Damage to Property"
[font=font36821]LD 5[/font] "An Act To Require Notification of Proposed Rate Increases for Long-term Care Policies"
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Veronica Snow, 287-1314
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON MARINE RESOURCES[/font]
Sen. Dave Miramant, Senate Chair, Rep. Jay McCreight, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Thursday, January 24, 2019, 1:00 PM, Cross Building, Room 206
[font=font36821]LD 4[/font] "An Act To Encourage Applied Shellfish Research"
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Linda Lacroix, 287-1337
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS[/font]
Sen. Louis Luchini, Senate Chair, Rep. John Schneck, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 9:00 AM, State House, Room 437
[font=font36821]LD 23[/font] "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices" (EMERGENCY)
[font=font36821]LD 25[/font] "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee Regarding Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations Reporting Requirements"
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Karen Montell, 287-1310
Jan. 12, 2019