LD 1814·ME·senate
An Act To Increase Transparency In State Government By Amending Laws Regarding Persons Attempting To Influence The Competitive Bidding Process And Lobbyist Reporting During Rule-Making Processes
FailedFiled Apr 25, 2025
Sponsor: Craig HICKMAN
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Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The bill would make anyone paid to sway state contract awards register with a commission, file monthly reports, and appear on a public website. It also sets a fee for registration and bans violators from influencing bids for up to a year. The goal is to make procurement and lobbying more transparent for taxpayers.
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