We all know how a bill becomes a law, but when it comes to bond issues in Maine, there is a new step that's not in the civics text.First, people come to state government with an idea for a bond, then the Legislature turns it into legal language, debates it and votes.If it gets more than two-thirds support in both houses, it goes to the governor, who can sign it or veto it. If he vetoes, the Legisl...
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