Wednesday, April 22nd, 9:00 a.m.

E-mail comments to: judiciary@legislature.maine.gov or send written testimony to:
Judiciary Committee
100 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-0100

Public Hearing Procedure

• To allow time for as many participants as possible to testify:
  • A person may testify only once, for a maximum of 3 minutes per person; rebuttal testimony is not permitted.
  • Avoid redundant testimony.
  • Groups are encouraged to select a spokesperson.
  • When not testifying, please remain quiet or step outside so others can hear the testimony and help the process move efficiently.
  • Minors are present; all testimony and conversations must be kept appropriate and dignified.
• If you have written testimony, please give 20 copies to the staff before speaking.
• Signs, pictures, posters or banners, balloons or sticks are not allowed in the building or outside on Civic Center property.
• Demonstrations, chanting or other disruptive behavior is prohibited.
• Weapons of any type are prohibited on Civic Center grounds.
• Smoking is allowed beyond the sidewalk curb, as designated by the Civic Center.
• Civic Center will be open serving food and drink.
• Please use the link to right to print copies of bills and other information before the hearing. Paper copies of the bill will not be available at the hearing.
• Access to the public hearing is via the first floor only. Other events are occuring in the building.
• Ample seating is expected to be available throughout the day.