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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow popular election of the Maine State Treasurer.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to change the election process for the State Treasurer. Currently, the Treasurer is elected by the Legislature. The amendment would allow the Treasurer to be elected by popular vote, similar to Senators and Representatives, starting in 2026. The amendment would require a statewide referendum for ratification, with the question being whether to amend the Constitution to allow popular election of the Treasurer. If approved, the Secretary of State would prepare ballots for the election, and the Governor would review the returns.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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17 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-528) Report FAILED.

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 455 Yeas 16 - Nays 17 - Excused 2 - Absent 0