An Act To Require Legislative Committees To Provide Equal Time To Each Member Of The Public Who Testifies

LD 1629 requires Maine legislative committees to give every member of the public the same amount of time to testify during public hearings. This applies to joint standing and joint select committees when hearing from citizens. The bill mandates that committees must equalize testimony time for all public witnesses, preventing any individual from receiving more or less time than others. It directly affects citizens, advocates, and organizations who testify before legislative committees. The policy change ensures a standardized process for public input during committee hearings.