LD1193

An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System

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Maine LD1193 mandates open conventions for electing constitutional officers and the State Auditor, with recorded votes.

Maine LD1193 requires that conventions held by the Legislature to elect the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor be open to the public. The bill mandates that the vote of each Senator and Representative must be recorded and made available for public inspection. Additionally, it specifies that the Attorney General-elect cannot take office until a certain period after the election. The State Auditor must be elected by a joint ballot of the Senators and Representatives in convention, which must also be open to the public, with recorded votes.

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Unfinished Business

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Unfinished Business