An Act Regarding The Membership Of The Maine Land Use Planning Commission

LD 870 increases the Maine Land Use Planning Commission's membership from 9 to 13 members. It requires the Governor to appoint 5 members meeting specific criteria (including residency, work, or expertise in the commission's jurisdiction), and mandates that each of the 8 counties with the most unorganized land appoint one commissioner through their county board of commissioners. All appointments must be confirmed by the Senate. The bill directly affects how the commission is staffed, impacting county governments, the Governor, and potential appointees with land use expertise.