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ME LD944
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sophia Warren
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AI Summary
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Amends the Maine Constitution to change the House of Representatives from a fixed 151 members to a flexible range of 151 to 155 members, requiring the total to be an odd number
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers to place the amendment on a statewide ballot in November
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Maintains existing redistricting requirements: districts must be contiguous, compact, cross political subdivision lines minimally, and be equally populated based on federal census data
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Amendment takes effect upon proclamation by the Governor if approved by a majority of voters in the referendum
Legislative Description
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Improve Representation and Simplify Legislative Redistricting
Legislature
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/21/2025