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This bill requires that any study commission established by the Maine Legislature must convert its recommendations into a formal legislative document (either an Act or a resolve) that can be submitted to the Legislature. A study commission is defined broadly as any group of individuals created by legislative action to study or provide advice on a particular matter. When these recommendations are submitted, they must be referred to a joint standing committee or joint select committee and must receive a public hearing. This legislation aims to ensure that the findings and recommendations of legislative study commissions are given formal consideration and transparent review through the standard legislative process, rather than potentially being overlooked or treated as mere informational reports. By mandating that recommendations be drafted as potential legislation and subjected to committee review and public hearings, the bill seeks to increase the likelihood that study commission findings will be seriously evaluated and potentially enacted into law.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1546&snum=132