This LEGISLATION page is an attempt to help keep MAOMA members informed on some of the more pressing issues important to the Maine rental housing industry.

MAOMA is active in the Maine State Legislature, supporting a lobbyist (John Royce) and making sure that our collective voices are heard.  When we hear of an issue that we feel would severely impact our membership, we will include an article about it in the MAOMA newsletter.

We encourage our members to contact us by phone or e-mail, with issues that are important to you.

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.

John Royce has for many years represented MAOMA in the State Legislature.  He helps to guide MAOMA’s proposed bills through the legislative process.  He also keeps MAOMA’s directors informed about bills submitted by others that may impact the rental housing industry.