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ME LD826
ME LD826Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System To Study the Potential Effects of the State Adopting Atlantic Standard Time
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
Passed
06/08/2021
06/08/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Introduced Session
130th Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the University of Maine System to study and analyze the potential effects on the State's economy of the State adopting permanent Atlantic Standard Time and determine if that adoption will serve the convenience of commerce as required by the United States Department of Transportation. The University of Maine System is required to fund the study through private donations and to submit a report with suggested legislation by December 31, 2021 to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, which may submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature..
AI Summary
This bill directs the University of Maine System to study and analyze the potential effects on the state's economy of the state adopting permanent Atlantic Standard Time, and determine if that adoption will serve the convenience of commerce as required by the United States Department of Transportation. The university must examine the current effects of setting clocks forward and backward, as well as potential impacts on various sectors if the state adopts permanent Atlantic Standard Time. The university is required to submit a report with suggested legislation by December 31, 2021 to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, which may then submit legislation to the legislature. The bill is enacted as an emergency measure to ensure the study can be completed and the report submitted in time for the next legislative session.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence. (on 06/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=826&snum=130 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0259&item=3&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN082603.pdf |
| Senate: C-A (S-182) | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0259&item=2&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (S-182) | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN082602.pdf |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0259&item=1&snum=130 |
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