Maine lawmakers consider changes to "concept drafts," requiring more transparency or facing invalidation.
Maine lawmakers are considering changes to rules around "concept drafts," vague placeholder bills criticized for reducing transparency. The Rules Committee voted to require these bills' details be posted online at least two days before public hearings; otherwise, they'd be invalid. Some Republicans want to abolish concept drafts entirely. Despite Democratic resistance, the committee plans to send rule changes to the full Legislature for approval to address growing concerns over the practice.
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