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An Act to Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts in Downeast Maine

Failed·5/29/25
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Establishes separate prosecutorial districts for Hancock and Washington Counties in Maine.

The bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to create separate prosecutorial districts for Hancock and Washington Counties. It designates Hancock County as Prosecutorial District Number 7 and Washington County as Prosecutorial District Number 9. Each district will have its own district attorney, elected by the voters of the respective county. This change aims to better align prosecutorial responsibilities with county boundaries.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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73 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24, 2025

11:15 AM

Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

3:30 PM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

House

The House INSISTED on ACCEPTANCE of the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report

May 29, 2025

House

Motion of Representative FAULKINGHAM or Winter Harbor to RECONSIDER FAILED.

May 29, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 226 (Yeas 68 - Nays 73 - Absent 10 - Excused 0)