Joint Order To Amend Joint Rule 308

This bill amends Maine's Joint Rule 308 to change how bills are assigned to committees. It requires the Senate Secretary and House Clerk to jointly suggest committee references for all bills, considering sponsors' written requests, and establishes a clear process for resolving disagreements (first with the Senate President and House Speaker, then with the Legislative Council). This directly affects legislative staff, committee chairs, and bill sponsors by standardizing the reference process and allowing committee chairs to request changes before public hearings. The change applies to all bills during legislative sessions and ensures consistent committee assignments across both chambers.