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ME LD1008
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Tuell
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AI Summary
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Attorney General must obtain legislative approval before filing civil suits on behalf of the State in state or federal court, requiring a majority vote of the Legislature and Governor's signature
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Joint standing committee on judiciary matters reviews Attorney General proposals and may report out authorizing legislation during the current session
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Any registered voter may submit a petition application to the Secretary of State to initiate dismissal of a civil suit filed by the Attorney General
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Collection of 500 valid signatures within one year triggers mandatory motion by the Attorney General to dismiss the civil suit, with proceedings stayed during the petition process
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Legislature authorized to convene during interim periods specifically to complete the approval process when the Attorney General makes requests while not in session
Legislative Description
An Act to Require the Attorney General to Seek Legislative Approval Before Filing Any Civil Suit on Behalf of the State and to Authorize Citizen-initiated Petitions to Move for Dismissal
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Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/21/2025