The Maine State Library is an agency of the State of Maine and located in Augusta, Maine .
21-626: The Maine State Library began when the Maine Legislature authorized the purchase of books in 1836 and as a result, the State Library began to grow. It is “the principle depository for all state documents...” The Maine State Library distinguishes itself in that it is not only strategically located, but it provides resources and services to citizens and librarians alike. It is guided by the Maine Library Commission,
42-495: A 17-member board that is appointed by the Governor. The members represent the “State's libraries and ensure geographic diversity and broad individual experiences” and “establishes the policies and operations of the State Library, gives advice and makes recommendations on the expenditure of state and federal funds, and establishes guidelines and policies for statewide library programs." The Maine State Library adheres to its mission in
63-500: A hands-on approach. It is shifting from its more traditional role of collecting and selecting information to now “facilitate, organize, and access information.” 44°18′22″N 69°46′58″W / 44.3060°N 69.7828°W / 44.3060; -69.7828 This article about a building or structure in Maine is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Maine Legislature The Maine State Legislature
84-524: A large Algonquian-speaking nation known as the Mi'kmaq. Their ancestral homeland reaches as far northeast as Newfoundland and historically includes Cape Breton Island , Nova Scotia , Prince Edward Island , a large part of New Brunswick , and a small part of Quebec in the Chaleurs Bay area. The band was federally recognized on November 26, 1991, after a long campaign. At the time of federal recognition,
105-485: A vote of two-thirds in each house, may override the veto. The legislature also has the power to propose constitutional amendments by a vote of two-thirds in each house; the proposal must be approved by a majority of voters in a referendum in order to be passed. Unlike other states, the legislature is responsible for electing the attorney general , state treasurer , and secretary of state . Most states give this responsibility to gubernatorial appointments, or an election by
126-545: Is often broadly interpreted. The governor of Maine may also call the legislature into a special session for "extraordinary occasions." The Governor and the Senate President may also call the Senate into session to confirm gubernatorial appointments. As the legislative branch of the Maine state government, the legislature has the power to make laws, subject to a veto by the governor . The legislature, however, by
147-548: Is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maine . It is a bicameral body composed of the lower house Maine House of Representatives and the upper house Maine Senate . The legislature convenes at the State House in Augusta , where it has met since 1832. The House of Representatives consists of 151 members, each chosen from single-member constituencies. The House is uniquely the only state legislative body in
168-662: The 2010 United States Census , located at 46°55′13″N 67°53′15″W / 46.92028°N 67.88750°W / 46.92028; -67.88750 in the Town of Limestone . An official population of 197 inhabitants was counted on the trust lands. The band is headquartered in Presque Isle . The governing council consists of nine members that serve four-year terms with the tribal chief and vice chief, along with three tribal council seats elected together and four other tribal council seats elected two years later. They form part of
189-792: The Aroostook Band of Micmacs ) is a US federally recognized tribe of Mi'kmaq people , based in Aroostook County, Maine . Their autonym is Ulustuk . Of the 28 bands of Mi'kmaq people, the Mi'kmaq Nation is the only one in the United States. The Mi'kmaq Nation were the first non-US power to sign a treaty with the United States, the Treaty of Watertown , on 6 July 1776. The tribe has no reservation but owns 1,350 acres (5.5 km ) of land. The United States Census Bureau listed 1,047 acres (4.236 km ) of trust land in
210-706: The House and then in the Senate. In 1823, the Penobscot tribe sent what is believed to be their first representative to the Maine Senate . In 1842, the Passamaquoddy tribe also sent their first representative. It appears that prior to Maine's statehood, Massachusetts allowed the tribes to send in representatives. It is not known what role the representatives played in the legislature until 1907, when records started being kept, and included documentation of where
231-625: The Passamaquoddy tribe have returned to the legislature, while the Maliseets have departed and the Penobscot have yet to return. To be a member of the legislature, one must be at least 21 years of age, have to have been a citizen of the US for five years, have been a resident of Maine for one year, and for the 3 months next preceding the time of this person's election shall have been and during
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#1732783299670252-710: The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Republican and Democratic Floor Leaders for both the Senate and House of Representatives and their Assistant Floor Leaders. A Legislative Budget Subcommittee, which is a subcommittee of the Legislative Council, reviews the proposed legislative budget and sends its recommendations to the Council for approval. Unlike other state legislatures (save for
273-752: The U.S. to set aside special seats for American Indians , where there are three non-voting Representatives from the Penobscot Nation , the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the Houlton Band of Maliseets . The Senate currently has 35 members, though under the Maine Constitution there may be 31, 33, or 35. In 1922, Dora Pinkham became the first woman elected to the Maine State Legislature, serving first in
294-531: The chamber hall with seating and speaking privileges. In 1996, tribe representatives tried to co-sponsor a bill, and in 1999 the tribes were formally allowed to co-sponsor bills. On 2001, this rule change allowed for Donna Loring to push for a bill, "An Act to Require Teaching Maine Native American History and Culture in Maine’s Schools" to require all public and private schools in the state to teach about Maine history, including Native American history. This act
315-519: The legislature was elected for a one-year term. Starting in 1881, an amendment to the Maine Constitution took effect to provide for two-year terms, the current length. The legislature meets in two separate sessions. The first session begins the first Wednesday in December, following the general election, and continues into the following year. The second session begins the first Tuesday in January of
336-628: The next year, the same year as the next general election. The second session is typically short and deals with a limited number of bills per the Maine Constitution , which are budgetary matters, legislation submitted by the Governor , bills held over from the first session, citizen initiatives, and legislation deemed to be an 'emergency'. According to the Constitution, emergency legislation is supposed to be legislation for an immediate need to protect public peace, health, or safety, but that provision
357-416: The people at large. Unlike committees in most state legislatures, most standing committees in the Maine State Legislature are Joint committees with members from both the House and Senate. As of 2024, the following joint committees are in operation: The Senate and House have only a few separate committees: In addition, a Legislative Council, which manages the overall business of the legislature, comprises
378-506: The period for which elected continue to be, a resident in the district represented. Legislative elections are held in November of every even-numbered year, during the state's general election . The terms for both houses are two years. Since 1996, members of both the House and Senate are limited to four two-year terms, a consecutive, rather than a lifetime, limit. Members who have served the limit are re-eligible after two years. Until 1880,
399-488: The representatives sat, what they said when they spoke, and privileges that were granted. While the representatives tried to achieve a higher status in the legislature, in 1941, legislation was passed to remove the representatives from the Hall of House, meaning that they held very little power, besides the persuasive power granted by being in the capital. It was not until 1975 when the representatives were once again allowed in
420-404: The unicameral Nebraska Legislature ), the Maine State Legislature uses a unified numbering system for bills. Bills are assigned a House or Senate Paper number (depending on its house of origin) and a unified "Legislative Document" ("LD") number, both of which stay constant until the end of session. Non-Voting Tribal Representatives Mi%27kmaq Nation The Mi'kmaq Nation (formerly
441-463: Was signed by Governor Angus King in 2001. The Houlton Band of Maliseets received representation in 2012. Thus far, the Mi'kmaq Nation has not been granted representation. In 2015, the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot pulled their representatives from the legislature in protest of growing tension between the tribes and the state government, including Governor Paul LePage . As of the 2018 election , only
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