LD1553

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Supermajority of the Legislature to Approve Raising Taxes

Failed·6/3/25
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority in the Maine Legislature to approve tax increases.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine, requiring a two-thirds vote in each legislative house to increase taxes or impose new taxes. The amendment would need approval from the people through a direct initiative or by a two-thirds vote in the Legislature. If passed, it would be put to a vote in a statewide election.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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15 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 329 Yeas 18 - Nays 15 - Excused 2 - Absent 0