131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES
Hearings on Governor's Nominations
Legislative committees will hold public hearings as listed. There may be additions or changes to this schedule and bills will not necessarily be heard in the order listed. For further information, contact the Legislative Information Office at 207-287-1692 or check schedules at http://legislature.maine.gov/calendar/#Calendar. Testimony may be submitted online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/, in person the day of the hearing or mailed to the committee's attention at: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To testify via the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, register online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. Please register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registrations received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meeting will be livestreamed at https://legislature.maine.gov/Audio/. Persons in need of accommodations should contact the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible at (207) 287-1692 or lio@legislature.maine.gov.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
Senator Henry Ingwersen, Senate Chair, Representative Bill Pluecker, House Chair
Public Hearing: Monday, January 8, 2024, 9:30 AM, Cross Building, Room 214
Nominee: Thomas Dubois of Salem Township to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission
The commission, established by 5 MRSA § 12004-D, consists of 9 appointed public members. The commission has responsibility for preserving public health, safety and general welfare and extending the principles of sound planning, zoning and development to unorganized and deorganized townships of the State. Commission members must be familiar with the needs and issues affecting the commission's jurisdiction. Members serve 4-year terms and may not be state employees. A more detailed description of the commission can be found at http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/12/title12sec683.html
CONTACT: Alex Cote, 287-1312
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
Senator Craig V. Hickman, Senate Chair, Representative Laura Supica, House Chair
Public Hearing: Monday, January 8, 2024, 9:30 AM, State House, Room 437
Nominee: Diane L. Dunn of Rome as the Adjutant General - Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management
The Adjutant General who also serves as the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management must have attained the federally recognized rank of Colonel in the Maine National Guard, but may not hold a grade above major general. The Adjutant General is responsible for administering the Department and for operating and maintaining military facilities necessary to comply with State and Federal law. A more detailed description of this position can be found at http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/37-B/title37-Bsec3.html.
CONTACT: Michelle Hebert, 287-1310
