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The Path to Maine Lawmaking - Maine Department of the Secretary of State

Student Guide for Viewing the Video:

Terms and Concepts in Maine Lawmaking

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“In Person to Person: Legislating Maine , the following terms and concepts will be introduced and explained. I bet you already know some of them, so why not use this sheet to take notes on those that are unfamiliar to you?”

 

      • Character of Maine
      • Selected legislators
      • Legislative session dates
      • News reporting and access
      • Internet access
      • Chambers
      • Bills
      • Revisor's Office
      • Standing committees
      • Public hearings
      • Readings
      • Amendments
      • Office of Fiscal and Policy Review
      • Rules
      • Lobbying
      • Budget and Appropriations
      • General Fund
      • Highway Fund
      • Enactment
      • Governor
      • Laws
      • Enforcement