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July 10, 2015

Grant T. Pennoyer, Executive Director
Legislative Council

115 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333?0115

Dear Mr. Pennoyer:

. I understand that the Revisor?s Office has already chaptered a number of bills the Governor is holding
because the Legislature?s adjournment prevented his return of the bills to their House(s) of origin within
the 10 day deadline. As a result of the Legislature?s conduct, and as I am sure you know, the Governor
disputes the present validity of these laws. 0n the other hand, of course, the Governor?s opponents
wish to rush through the procedural hurdles associated with implementation of the laws and declare
them valid. Having the Revisor?s Office completely ignore the Governor?s position is not only overly
partisan conduct on the part of the Revisor?s Office, it is also unnecessary as the Governor intends to
seek a legal solution to this matter. There is nothing in 3 MRS. that demands such immediate
action on the part of the Revisor.

Regardless ofwhether we agree on which legal theory is more persuasive, surely we can agree that
there is a great need for a reasoned and legal resolution. Accordingly, lam requesting that the Revisor?s
Office pause in its zeal to effectuate these laws, allowing time for the dispute to be addressed. In
addition, I suggest that at the very least, this matter should be voted on in the Legislative Council.

Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely, -

Cynit a L. Montgomery
Chief Legal Counsel

   

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