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 Our Advocacy Role
Since our very beginning, CMAOA has been active in defining and defending key pieces of legislation that affect our industry. We actively participate in the Maine Legislature every session. Our board of directors scan the thousands of legislative documents written each year. We will stand up and lobby for the issues that most affect you the landlord. CMAOA makes sure that you know what is being proposed and what laws are being passed or amended. We participate so that your voice is heard.
Each Legislature covers a two-year period. In the first year, many bills are introduced. There are hearings and workshops. After compromises and revisions, numerous bills, in one form or another, will be approved by the House and Senate and signed into laws by the Governor. The second session of each Legislature, generally deals with held-over bills from the first year, plus emergency bills.The second session of each Legislature is limited by the Constitution to budgetary matters, the Governor’s legislation, legislation of an emergency nature approved by the Legislative Council, legislation submitted pursuant to authorized studies, and legislation submitted by direct initiative petition of the electors.
THE LAW
Keep up to date with State and Federal laws! If you are in the apartment rental or management business, here’s a link to help keep you informed:
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