Bill > LD1629

This bill requires that during public hearings conducted by joint standing and joint select legislative committees in Maine, each individual testifying must be given an equal amount of time to present their testimony. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to an existing law (3 MRSA §165) that mandates committees provide identical time allocations for every person who speaks at a hearing, regardless of their background, perspective, or the specific issue being discussed. This provision aims to ensure fairness in the legislative hearing process by preventing any potential bias that might arise from allowing some speakers more time than others. The bill is relatively straightforward, focusing on procedural equity in how public input is heard during legislative committee proceedings.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1629&snum=132