COVID. Sneak Peak: Legislators Negotiate Terms of Legislative Session

Where: Maine

What’s happening up in Maine? Rs and Ds are using a poll to return to their legislative session as a negotiating tool. Surprise!

Why are legislators in Maine being polled to return? Its the Maine process for convening a special session.

What’s the current poll result look like?

• Democrats, Independents and the Tribal Representative voted to return
• 1 Republican voted yes, other Republicans did not respond

Negotiating the ground rules of a legislative session is the new busting quorum.

Bangor Daily News | Top Democrats call 2nd poll to bring Maine Legislature back, but stalemate with GOP remains