An independent commission is investigating the October shootings that killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a restaurant in the worst mass shooting in Maine history.
Janet Mills said the panel needs subpoena power, in part to access the shooter's military records.
The judiciary committee could vote on the bill seeking subpoena power on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the committee said.
Mills' proposal for subpoena power has the backing of the Democratic and Republican leaders of both houses of the Legislature.
The independent commission investigating the shootings is expected to look into potential missed opportunities to prevent the shootings.
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Janet Mills, Robert Card's, Mills, Billy Bob Faulkingham, Robert Card, Card, Aaron Frey, ” Mills, “, Jan
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Democratic, Maine Legislature's, Judiciary, Republican, Maine Policy Institute, Sheriff's Office
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