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ME LD1068

Bill

Status

Failed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bradstreet

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • State Auditor would be elected every 4 years in the same manner as the Governor

  • Vacancies occurring after 2028 would be filled by gubernatorial appointment, subject to confirmation in the same manner as Supreme Judicial Court Justices

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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