An Act To Change Supervisory Authority Over The Capitol Police

This bill reorganizes the supervision of the Maine Capitol Police by placing them under the direct authority of the Bureau of State Police rather than the Department of Public Safety. It creates a new permanent Lieutenant position within the State Police to oversee Capitol Police operations and updates legal language to clarify this chain of command. The legislation also grants the Commissioner of Public Safety expanded authority to set security rules at state facilities in Augusta while requiring consultation with the State Police Chief and maintaining the Legislative Council's ability to suspend rules during emergencies. These changes aim to streamline security oversight without altering the core responsibilities of the Capitol Police force.