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ME LD101
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tiffany Roberts-Lovell
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AI Summary
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Establishes a working group led by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to examine how public records are classified, accessed, and what fees are charged at certain state agencies
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Working group includes 6 members from: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (chair), Right to Know Advisory Committee (2 non-legislator members), Secretary of State's office, Department of Marine Resources, and Department of Public Safety
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Duties include reviewing the Freedom of Access Act, determining which agency records are subject to disclosure, identifying categories that should be designated confidential, and recommending appropriate fees for large-scale records requests
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Report with findings, recommendations, and suggested legislation due to four joint standing committees (Judiciary; Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Marine Resources; Criminal Justice and Public Safety) by January 14, 2026
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Approved by the Governor on May 29, 2025 as Chapter 37 Resolves
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Examine the Classification of and Access to Public Records Maintained by Certain State Agencies
Administration
Last Action
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025