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ME LD944

Bill

Status

Failed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sophia Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers to place the amendment on a statewide ballot in November

  • Maintains existing redistricting requirements: districts must be contiguous, compact, cross political subdivision lines minimally, and be equally populated based on federal census data

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government3/5/2025

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