§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 […]
§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 […]
§1013. Authority; procedures 1. Authority. The commission has authority: A. To issue, on request of any Legislator on an issue involving that Legislator, or on its own motion, written advisory opinions and guidance on problems or questions involving possible violations of legislative ethics; [PL 2007, c. 642, §6 (AMD).] B. To investigate complaints […]
§1014. Violations of legislative ethics 1. Situations involving conflict of interest. A Legislator engages in a violation of legislative ethics if that Legislator votes on a question in connection with a conflict of interest in committee or in either body of the Legislature or attempts to influence the outcome of that question unless a presiding […]
§1015-A. Campaign contributions and solicitations prohibited 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Contribution” has the same meaning as in Title 21‑A, section 1012, subsection 2 and includes seed money contributions as defined in Title 21‑A, section 1122, subsection 9, and, […]
§1015. Prohibited campaign contributions and solicitations (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 529, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 273, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 648, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 268, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 301, §3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 279, […]
§1016-A. Disclosure of specific sources of income (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 561, §9 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 608, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 734 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 75, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 704, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §6 (RP).
§1016-B. Disclosure of reportable liabilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 561, §10 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 331, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §7 (RP).
§1016-C. Reports by legislative candidates A candidate, as defined in Title 21‑A, section 1, subsection 5, for the Legislature who is not required to file a report under section 1016‑G shall file a report containing the same information required of Legislators under section 1016‑G no later than 5 p.m. on August 15th preceding the general […]
§1016-D. Disclosure of bids on government contracts When a Legislator or associated organization bids on a contract with a state governmental agency, the Legislator or associated organization shall file a statement with the commission no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day the bid is submitted that discloses the subject of the bid and the […]
§1016-E. Disclosure of interests (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 704, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 634, §9 (RP).
§1016-F. Internet disclosure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 704, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 634, §10 (RP).
§1016-G. Disclosure of specific sources of income, interests and reportable liabilities Each Legislator shall annually file with the commission a statement identifying the sources of income received, positions held and reportable liabilities incurred during the preceding calendar year by the Legislator or members of the Legislator’s immediate family. A Legislator who has completed service in […]
§1016. Statement of sources of income (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §8 (RP).
§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).
§1017. Form; contents (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 561, §11 (RP).
§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).
§1019. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 471, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §14 (RP).
§1020. Penalty for false accusations Any person who files a false charge of a conflict of interest with the commission or any member of the commission, which he does not believe to be true, or whoever induces another to file a false charge of a conflict of interest, which he does not believe to be […]
§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 […]
