Opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court

SENATE ORDER PROPOUNDING QUESTIONS

Senate Order

Whereas, it appears to the Senate of the 101st Legislature that the following is an important question of law and the occasion a solemn one; and

Whereas, there is pending before the Senate of the 101st Legislature a bill entitled “An Act Providing Expense Reimbursement for Members of the Legislature.” (S. P. 159) (L. D. 435) As Amended by Senate Amendment “A”; and

Whereas, Article IV, Part Third, Section 7, Maine Constitution, provides that

“The Senators and Representatives shall receive such compensation, as shall be established by law; but no law…