LD1161

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Providing for the Popular Election of the Attorney General

Failed·5/29/25
Tpdf Text

Proposing a constitutional amendment to elect the Maine Attorney General biennially by popular vote.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Maine Constitution to change the election process for the Attorney General. Instead of being appointed, the Attorney General would be elected by popular vote every two years, on the same date and method as Senators and Representatives. If approved by voters in a statewide referendum, the amendment would take effect in 2026. The Secretary of State would prepare the necessary ballots and oversee the election process.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 28, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 19, 2025

Joint

Work Session Reconsidered