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3.16--Legislative Research Committee. Created by P.L. 1939, c. 315. Repealed and replaced by P.L. 1947, c. 392.

Duties--collect information concerning the government and general welfare of the State; examine effects of constitutional provisions and previously enacted statutes and recommend amendments; study possibilities for consolidation in State Government; assist the Legislature in performance of its constitutional functions by providing members with impartial and accurate information and reports.

Members--1939-1955--3 Senators appointed by President of Senate, 7 Representatives appointed by Speaker of House; 1955--7 Senators appointed by President of Senate, 7 Representatives appointed by Speaker of House. President of Senate and Speaker of House, ex-officios.

Legislative History:

P.L. 1939, c. 315. P.L. 1947, c. 392. P.L. 1955, c. 381. R. 1955, c. 183. R. 1957, c. 153. P.&S.L. 1957, c. 209. P.&S.L. 1959, c. 214. R. 1959, cc. 91; 118. P.&S.L. 1961, c. 239. R. 1961, cc. 109; 122. P.&S.L. 1965, c. 283. P.&S.L. 1969, c, 252. P.&S.L. 1971, c. 171. P.&S.L. 1973, c. 218.

3.17--Committee for National Legislative Conference. Created by P.&S.L. 1965, c. 196.

Duties--hold the 1966 annual meeting of the National Legislative Conference in Maine.

Members--5 appointed by the Governor who shall designate the Chairman, 5 members of the Senate appointed by President of the Senate, 5 members of House appointed by Speaker of the House.

Legislative History:

P.&S.L. 1965, c. 196.

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