State Rep. Benjamin Collings, D-Portland, introduces his bill, L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee Tuesday at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.

Scott Cowger, from Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell, testifies Tuesday against L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.

James Bass, from the Augusta Board of Trade, testifies Tuesday against L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.

Alec Rogers, from Maine Evergreen Hotel in Augusta, testifies Tuesday against L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.

Alec Rogers, from Maine Evergreen Hotel in Augusta, testifies Tuesday against L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.

State Sen. Matthew Pouliot, R-Augusta, testifies Tuesday against L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.

State Rep. Benjamin Collings, D-Portland, introduces his bill, L.D. 1738, "An Act to Create Lodging for Legislators," before the State and Local Government committee Tuesday at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta.