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ME LD1336
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eleanor Sato
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Maine-Aomori Sister-state Advisory Council to promote cooperative relations between Maine and Aomori Prefecture, Japan
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Council consists of 15 members: the Maine International Trade Center president (or designee) plus 14 Governor-appointed members representing education, business, arts, sciences, government, nonprofits, and the general public
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Members serve 3-year terms without compensation, and the council must meet at least 3 times annually in public sessions
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Council duties include advising the Governor on the sister-state relationship, assessing existing exchanges, and developing cultural, educational, and commercial opportunities
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Appropriates $20,000 annually from the General Fund in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support the council
Legislative Description
An Act to Establish the Maine-Aomori Sister-state Advisory Council
State Government
Last Action
HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.
7/8/2025