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ME LD150
Bill
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Faulkingham
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AI Summary
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Amends the Maine Constitution to change how the Treasurer of State is selected, from election by joint ballot of the Legislature to popular election by voters
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Treasurer would be elected biennially on the same date and in the same manner as state Senators and Representatives, beginning in 2026
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Modifies vacancy procedures so the deputy treasurer serves as acting Treasurer until a new Treasurer is elected by popular election rather than by legislative session
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative branches, followed by a statewide referendum in November for voter ratification
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Referred to the Committee on State and Local Government; presented by Representative Faulkingham of Winter Harbor with 8 cosponsors
Legislative Description
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State
Treasurer
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
6/11/2025