LD127

An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records

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Maine LD127 reaffirms the Legislature's access to confidential records for the Government Oversight Committee.

Maine LD127 amends the Maine Revised Statutes to ensure the Government Oversight Committee can access privileged and confidential information and records, exempting these materials from public disclosure. This bill was intended to facilitate immediate access to records for investigations, such as those concerning the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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9 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 24

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Committee on Bills in the Second Reading Reports no further verbal amendments necessary. Report Accepted.

Apr 29

House

READ the Second Time.

Apr 29

House

On motion of Representative BOYER of Poland, the House RECONSIDERED ADOPTION of Committee Amendment "A" (S-630).