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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Limit Taxes, Spending or Debt Without Approval by the Voters

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Proposing an amendment to the Maine Constitution to require voter approval for new or increased taxes, spending, and debt.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Maine Constitution to limit taxes, spending, and debt. It would require voter approval for new or increased taxes, including income and property taxes, increases in fiscal spending beyond the rate of inflation, and increases in debt. The amendment would be subject to a statewide vote in November following the resolution's passage. If approved by a majority, it would become part of the Maine Constitution.

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

May 14, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

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

May 27, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 21, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held