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ME LD1068
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Bradstreet
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AI Summary
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Changes the selection method for Maine's State Auditor from election by the Legislature (joint ballot of Senators and Representatives) to statewide popular election beginning in 2028
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State Auditor would be elected every 4 years in the same manner as the Governor
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Vacancies occurring after 2028 would be filled by gubernatorial appointment, subject to confirmation in the same manner as Supreme Judicial Court Justices
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Retains existing qualification requirements: must be a certified public accountant or college graduate with at least 6 years of professional accounting/auditing experience, including 5 years of auditing and 4 years in a supervisory capacity
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Candidates elected without CPA, certified information systems auditor, or certified internal auditor credentials must obtain certification within 9 months of taking office or forfeit the position
Legislative Description
An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor
State Officers
Last Action
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
6/25/2025