The Blue Ribbon Commission to Establish a Comprehensive Internet Policy was established by the 119th Legislature by Resolve, Chapter 89 to look at the following issues:
1. The facilitation of electronic commerce for Maine citizens and businesses;
2. Making government more accessible to the citizens;
3. The use of the Internet and related technologies to improve education throughout the
State;
4. The protection of Internet users' and citizens' privacy;
5. The mitigation of Internet abuses including transmission of unsolicited bulk e-mail or spam;
6. The regulation of hate mail and pornography;
7.. The elimination of electronic crimes;
8. The promotion of Internet access for citizens throughout the State; and
9. The promotion of business development in the areas of electronic, Internet-based
The Commission must submit its report to the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council no later than December 1, 1999.
