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ME LD316

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Campbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Maine Constitution to set the State Senate at exactly 32 members, down from the current range of 31-35 members
  • Requires senatorial districts to be redrawn to coincide with Maine's 16 counties, with each county electing 2 Senators regardless of population
  • Mandates the Legislature convening January 5, 2026 to complete the reapportionment, with changes effective December 2, 2026
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers, followed by voter ratification at a statewide November election
  • Eliminates the current population-based apportionment method used every 10 years for Senate districts

Legislative Description

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Create Equity in State Senate Representation

Legislature

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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