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ME LD1229

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Faulkingham

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Equalizes campaign contribution limits for unenrolled (independent) candidates who skip primary elections with party-enrolled candidates who appear on primary ballots
  • Applies to both gubernatorial and legislative races in Maine
  • Amends 21-A MRSA §1015 by adding new subsection 3-A governing contribution limits
  • Ensures candidates not participating in primaries can receive the same total contributions per election cycle as those who do participate in primaries

Legislative Description

An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws

Elections

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

Veterans And Legal Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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