1 §1021. Membership on boards, authorities or commissions
§1021. Membership on boards, authorities or commissions It shall not be a conflict of interest for a Legislator to serve on a public board, authority or commission created by the Legislature so long as there is no consideration paid to the Legislator other than his actual expenses. [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).] SECTION […]
1 §1022. Disciplinary guidelines
§1022. Disciplinary guidelines The Legislature shall adopt, publish, maintain and implement, as authorized in the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 4, disciplinary guidelines and procedures for Legislators, including the violations of ethical standards, penalties of reprimand, censure or expulsion and the procedures under which these or other penalties may be imposed. […]
1 §1023. Code of ethics
§1023. Code of ethics The Legislature by Joint Rule shall adopt and publish a code of ethics for Legislators and legislative employees. [PL 1989, c. 561, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 561, §12 (NEW).
1 §1024. Waiting period before engaging in lobbying activities
§1024. Waiting period before engaging in lobbying activities 1. Actions precluded beginning with the 127th Legislature. [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §1 (COR); MRSA T. 1 §1024, sub-§1 (RP).] 1-A. Actions precluded beginning with the 130th Legislature. Beginning with the convening of the 130th Legislature, a person who has served as a Legislator may […]
1 §1051. Gubernatorial transition committee
§1051. Gubernatorial transition committee 1. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Commission” means the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. [IB 2015, c. 1, §1 (NEW).] B. “Election cycle” means the period beginning on the day after the general […]
1 §1009. Recommendations to Legislature
§1009. Recommendations to Legislature Following a general election, the commission may solicit suggestions for improving campaign financing and reporting and the administration of the other areas within the commission’s jurisdiction. The commission shall review the suggestions and may submit legislation within 90 days of the general election based on those suggestions or on proposals by […]
1 §1017-A. Civil penalties; late and incomplete statements; failure to file (REPEALED)
§1017-A. Civil penalties; late and incomplete statements; failure to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 268, §4 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 704, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §12 (RP).
1 §1011. Statement of purpose
§1011. Statement of purpose The Maine Legislature enjoys a high reputation for progressive accomplishment. The vast majority of its members are public officers of integrity and dedication, seeking at all times to maintain high standards of ethical conduct. [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).] The public interest is best served by attracting and retaining […]
1 §1018. Updating statement (REPEALED)
§1018. Updating statement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §4 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 75, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §13 (RP).
1 §1012. Definitions
§1012. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 561, §4 (RPR).] 1. Close economic association. “Close economic association” means the employers, employees, partners or clients of the Legislator or a member of the Legislator’s immediate family; corporations in which the […]