ME LD1649

Establishes a 12-member Blue Ribbon Commission to study the operations and structure of the Maine Legislature, with 4 legislators and 8 public members having expertise in public policy, government relations, private business, and organized labor

Commission must examine 18 specific areas including legislature size, term limits, legislative calendar, bill introduction processes, committee structures, budget procedures, transparency, and use of policy research and data

Appointments must be made within 30 days of the resolve taking effect, with the commission required to meet at least 5 times and allow remote participation by Maine residents

Report with findings and suggested legislation due by December 3, 2025 for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature

Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing the standard 90-day waiting period