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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Freedom of Access law; capitol security; IT setup; and personnel onboarding (for paycheck and allowances)
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Caucus/Delegations
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Security Personnel
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Individual meetings with leadership or staff
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	More specific committee orientations are held; the caucuses provide constituent service overviews; we have additional security trainings.

Leadership Not yet available

This topic has not yet been documented for Maine. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Representatives	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	Self Organized
House of Representatives	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
House of Representatives	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	No
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Other (please specify)	Go over the daily calendar
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	All of our caucuses are self-organized including the Democratic and Republican House caucuses. There are other self-organized caucuses which change from session to session. Some have included the Caucus on Aging, the Young Persons Caucus, Caucus on Veterans, Climate Caucus, the Prayer Caucus.
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	State Statute speaks of party floor leaders, but don't not deal with organization.
Senate	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
Senate	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Host or participate in social and community events
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Other (please specify)	Meet before and during session to prepare for items on the calendar or that the Senate will consider on the floor. The caucuses also play a role outside of the Legislature by leading campaigns.
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Media
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
Senate	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	I believe we have a Prayer Caucus; Youth Caucus; and others that are specific to initiatives, such as housing, energy, education, etc. They are very informal and serve no legislative role except to offer like-minded members or interested members to meet and learn.

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (space left, added later)

Data status for Maine

The current standing of every Maine record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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