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ME LD1454

Bill

Status

Failed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bradstreet

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "term" for constitutional officers (Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Attorney General, and State Auditor) for term limit purposes

  • Changes the threshold date for partial terms to count toward term limits from the 3rd Wednesday in June to the first Wednesday in December in odd-numbered years

  • Allows constitutional officers to serve longer partial terms without triggering term limit calculations

  • Maintains existing term definition for state Senators and House Representatives (partial terms still count if beginning before the 3rd Wednesday in June)

  • Creates separate term limit calculation standards for constitutional officers versus legislators

Legislative Description

An Act to Redefine "Term" in the Law Governing Term Limits for Constitutional Offices

Legislature

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government4/8/2025

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