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ME LD749
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Boyer
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to appoint a U.S. Senate vacancy replacement from the same political party as the departing senator, if the departing senator was enrolled in a party at their last election
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The appointed replacement must have been enrolled in that same party at three points: the most recent election, when the office was vacated, and at the time of appointment
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If the departing senator was not enrolled in any political party at their last election, the appointed replacement must also be unenrolled at those same three points in time
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Amends 21-A MRSA §391, sub-§1, which governs interim appointments to fill U.S. Senate vacancies in Maine
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Presented by Representative Boyer of Poland with bipartisan cosponsorship from both chambers
Legislative Description
An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators
State Government
Last Action
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
6/25/2025