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ME LD455
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Maine Constitution to require the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, and Attorney General be elected by statewide popular vote rather than by the Legislature
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Changes term length from 2 years to 4 years for all three offices, with elections beginning in 2032 and every 4 years thereafter
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Establishes that elections occur on the same date and in the same manner as elections for state Senators and Representatives
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Updates vacancy provisions so deputy officials serve until a successor is chosen by popular election rather than legislative selection (Attorney General vacancies may still be filled by gubernatorial appointment with judicial-level confirmation)
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers and subsequent ratification by voters in a November statewide referendum
Legislative Description
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Statewide Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year Terms
State Government
Last Action
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
6/10/2025