Bill > LD135

This bill amends existing Maine state law to provide mileage and toll reimbursement for members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCOSW), specifically authorizing compensation for up to two meetings per year. The changes update two sections of Maine's statutes: first, modifying the meeting provisions to explicitly allow mileage and toll reimbursement, and second, updating the commission's compensation status from "Not Authorized" to "Mileage and toll reimbursement for up to 2 meetings per year". The bill also includes a financial allocation of $3,290 per fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27) from Other Special Revenue Funds to cover these reimbursement costs. The purpose of this bill appears to be enhancing equitable participation in the commission by providing financial support to cover travel expenses, which may help enable members from across the state to more easily attend commission meetings.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=135&snum=132