AUGUSTA - Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford have announced that the Maine Legislature will convene Tuesday, March 30 at the Augusta Civic Center. The Senate proceedings will begin at 10:00 a.m.; the House proceedings will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Lawmakers are expected to take up the biennial budget proposal.
An advanced copy of the budget will be available online Sunday afternoon. Senate and House calendars will be made available on the Legislature's website Monday night.
Attendance will be limited to members of the 130th Maine Legislature, essential legislative staff and credentialed members of the press due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the media interested in attending should RSVP to Christine Kirby or Jenna Howard by 3:00 p.m. March 29.
The Senate will convene in the North Wing on the second floor of the Civic Center. The House will convene in the Main Auditorium, all entry into the Augusta Civic Center must be through the center main entrance. Prior to entry into the Augusta Civic Center, legislators, authorized legislative staff and essential third parties shall complete a professional health screening test. This pre-entry health screening will be provided by Workplace Health, through MaineGeneral. All attendees must abide by the health and safety protocols adopted by the Legislative Council.
Christine Kirby (Jackson), 294-2468
Jenna Howard (Fecteau) , 214-3185