ME LD624

Creates a 12-member Commission to Study a Legislative Internship Program, including 3 senators, 3 representatives, Legislative Council staff, postsecondary faculty, and students with internship experience

Commission must develop a structure for placing college students with legislators to assist with policy work before, during, and after legislative sessions

Required study areas include application/selection processes, intern-legislator matching, training, evaluation procedures, pay rates, program costs, and security concerns

All appointments must be made within 30 days of the resolve's effective date, with co-chairs from the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs

Report with findings and recommendations due to the Legislative Council by February 1, 2026, including plans for a pilot program starting in the 133rd Legislature's First Regular Session