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ME LD374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Rotundo

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Deputy and assistant district attorneys must receive compensation and benefits comparable to assistant attorneys general and public defenders
  • Compensation for deputy and assistant district attorneys continues to be set by the district attorney with approval from the Attorney General and Governor
  • Amends 30-A MRSA §272, sub-§3 to add the pay parity requirement to existing compensation law
  • Referred to the Committee on Judiciary in February 2025

Legislative Description

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Make Recommendations for Equity in the Compensation of Prosecutors and Public Defenders in the State

Administration

Last Action

On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2025

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