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ME LD1556
Bill
Status
Failed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Collins
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Kennebec County commissioners to establish an apportionment commission to increase county commissioner districts from 3 to 5
- Requires the apportionment commission to develop a redistricting plan with maps by October 1, 2026, including staggered initial terms (2 commissioners with 2-year terms, 3 with 4-year terms)
- Places a referendum question before Kennebec County voters at the November 2026 statewide election to approve the increase
- Requires submission of the approved plan to the Clerk of the House by January 15, 2027 for enactment by the 133rd Legislature
- Elections for commissioners in the new 5 districts would take place in November 2028
Legislative Description
Resolve, Regarding Increasing the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners
Commissioners
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/29/2025
Committee Referrals
State And Local Government4/10/2025
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