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Advocacy can occur any time. Many opportunities exist for sharing
opinions with your local school board or city council. Advocacy
can occur when you encounter a legislator in the State House or
the post office. You can sign up to speak at a public hearing
or write to legislators about your viewpoint. There are specific
points in the legislative process when bills are most readily
affected. Advocacy groups like MeSHEC can help you decide upon
the most effective strategy for making your views known to decision
makers.
How do I find information about my State Legislators?
You have two Maine State Legislators, a member of the House of
Representatives and a member of the Senate. You
can find out the names of your legislators by clicking here.
Just click on the first letter of your town and a list will pop
up. Find your town and both your Representative and Senator will
be listed. Click on the names to get a photo, address, phone number
and other information.
When is the Maine Legislature in session?
Maine has a part-time legislature. The legislative session begins
in January. In even years, it runs through April. In odd years,
it runs through June. Sometimes the legislative session runs past
its official closing date.
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