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ME LD1336

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sato

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Maine-Aomori Sister-state Advisory Council to promote cooperative relations between Maine and Aomori Prefecture, Japan

  • 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

  • Members serve 3-year terms without compensation, and the council must meet at least 3 times annually in public sessions

  • Council duties include advising the Governor on the sister-state relationship, assessing existing exchanges, and developing cultural, educational, and commercial opportunities

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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