Rep. Vaughn: How to Keep Your Eyes on The Legislature
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Although I believe AMG members are fairly adept with their computer skills, I thought it might be a good idea to give you the"¦
Legislative Oversight Toolbox:
Internet Audio Feeds:
Search Engines:
In order to find and track bills it is good to find their LD (legislative document) number.
This can be done with the Advanced LD Search
It is useful in several ways as you can type in one keyword from either the text or title of the bill (try both separately) or the name of State Rep or Senator who sponsored the bill.
Once you have the LD # you can track the progress or disposition of a bill using The LD Status Search
This allows you to type in the LD # and see: who sponsored it, what committee it was referred to, if it was sent out of committee, the language and exact text of the bill, any amendments, and any roll calls from the House or Senate.
List of bill requests by legislator
NEW! Here is a new and improved Legislative Tracking Website: Maine Votes
Scheduling:
To find out when the legislature is in session, go to Session Schedule
For a look at our daily agenda, go to: House Calendar
Committee Information:
To find specific bill hearings and work sessions in Committee:
An advance notice of public hearings.
Public hearing listing by Committee and LD #
Work session by Committee and LD #
Citizen participation in Public Hearings and sessions
To find Legislators:
If you click on the name of the selected legislator, you can see their contact information and at the bottom of the page, the specific bills they sponsored.
Hope this helps
Michael Vaughan