131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES
Hearings on Governor's Nominations
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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Senator Ben Chipman, Senate Chair, Representative Lydia Crafts, House Chair
Public Hearing: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 1:00 PM, State House, Room 126
Nominees: Matthew J. Garside of New Gloucester; Nina A. Fisher of Farmingdale to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors
The Authority, established by P & S 1941, Ch. 69, consists of the Commissioner of Transportation and 6 appointed members, who serve 6-year terms. Statutory powers of the Authority include constructing, maintaining, and operating a toll turnpike from York to Augusta. Members of the Authority receive legislative per diem and expenses for attendance at authorized meetings. A more detailed description of the Authority can be found at http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/23/title23sec1965.html
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