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LEGISLATIVE HEARING

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

Copies of Bills (LD's) & Amendments: Single copies of bills and printed amendments are available upon request at no charge in the Legislative Document Room (Room 102, State House).

Legislative Internet Web page:  Bills, calendars, schedules and other bill related information are available on the Legislature's web page at: http://janus.state.me.us/legis

Bill Status Information: Legislative Information Office, Room 121, State House - 287-1692 / TTY# 287-6826

Committee Clerks: Every committee has a committee clerk who provides administrative support to committees and can answer specific questions regarding public hearings, work sessions and meeting times and places.  Clerks may be reached in the committee room or office, by phone or e-mail or by calling the Legislative Information Office.

 

Laws and Rules: Copies are kept in the Law and Legislative Reference Library, Room 200, State House, 287-1600.

The Law Library also has the following resources available for use by the public: TTY phone, copying machine, and computer access to bill status information.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking garage on the corner of State Street and Sewall Street or where spaces are marked "General Parking."  Unauthorized cars will be towed if parked in handicapped parking spaces or any other restricted parking space.  One and two hour visitor parking is available on the west side of the Cross Office Building.  The visitor entrance to the State House is on the west side of the building.

Phone Numbers & Email: To leave a message for a member of the House during session call 800-423-2900 and to leave a message for a member of the Senate during session call 800-423-6900.  Be prepared to leave a concise message.

You can also contact members through e-mail. There is an e-mail listing for the House and Senate of those members that have e-mail addresses. For those who do not you can contact them through the House and/or Senate webmaster.  The Senate also has Write Your Senator On-line available for those members that do not have e-mail.

 

 Senate and House Calendars: Calendars of legislative matters to be discussed in the Senate and House are published each day the Legislature is in session and are available at no charge in the Legislative Document Room (Room 102, State House).  They are also available on the legislative web page. 

Special Services:  If you plan to attend a public hearing or work session and have any special needs, please call Legislative Information at 287-1692.  They will make every effort to accommodate your request.  Handicapped parking is available between the State House and Cross Office Building and on the west side of the Cross Building.


Information on Hearings

Hearing Procedures

Preparing Testimony

Resources Available

(Rev. 02/09/2005)