MSBA Legislative Update 01-23-09

MAINE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY WEEKLY REPORT

LEGISLATIVE

This week was fairly quiet at the Legislature, due to the holiday, the Inaugural, and many legislators participating in an informational tour of businesses in the southern and central Maine areas. Next week the Legislature will be in session for three days and Committees will start holding public hearings, work sessions, and informational briefings on various agency reports and issues. Please check your Database for status updates on bills which have been introduced to date.

LEGISLATIVE DATABASE

An updated legislative database is attached to this weekly report for your information. It contains any newly introduced bills that we have identified of interest to the MSBA, along with updated status listings of previously introduced bills.

MEETINGS OF INTEREST

January 29 – Judiciary Committee will hold two confirmations hearings:

• Paul Vestal for re-appointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission; and
  
• Kenneth Fredette for appointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission.