Opinion of the Justices

*493House Order Propounding Question

State of Maine

In House

Whereas, it appears to the House of the 107th Legislature that the following is an important question of law and that the occasion is a solemn one; and

Whereas, it is the desire of the 107th Legislature to enact legislation to amend public laws relating to education; and

Whereas, there is pending before the House of the 107th Legislature a bill entitled: “AN ACT to Fund Public School Education,” House Paper 1437, Legislative Document 1452; which Act is tabled in the House, pending final enactment, awaiting the Court’s response; and

Whereas,…