May 6, 2019 •
Maine Passes Lobbying, Campaign Finance Bills
Maine Capitol Building
Gov. Janet Mills recently signed two lobbying bills and one campaign finance bill into law. Legislative Document 76 bans future lawmakers from any paid lobbying within their first year out of office beginning with the 130th Legislature. Legislative Document 825 […]
Gov. Janet Mills recently signed two lobbying bills and one campaign finance bill into law.
Legislative Document 76 bans future lawmakers from any paid lobbying within their first year out of office beginning with the 130th Legislature.
Legislative Document 825 expands the scope of harassment prevention training required for legislators, legislative staff, and lobbyists to include racial harassment.
The bill will take effect 90 days after adjournment of the legislative session.
Legislative Document 780 reduces from $850 to $500 the maximum allowable contribution individuals, corporations, PACs, and labor unions may make to candidates for municipal office.
The bill will take effect on January 1, 2020.
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