LD1884

Resolve, to Increase the Number of Kennebec County Commissioners

Failed·6/2/25
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This resolve proposes a referendum to increase the number of Kennebec County commissioners from 3 to 5.

This resolve proposes a referendum to increase the number of commissioners for Kennebec County from 3 to 5. If approved by voters in November 2026, the county commissioners will establish an apportionment commission to create new districts. The commission will develop a plan with maps and establish initial terms of office, with two commissioners having 2-year terms and the others having 4-year terms. The plan must be submitted to the Legislature by January 15, 2027, and the first election in the new districts will occur in November 2028.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 19, 2025

10:45 AM

Hearing

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Reports READ

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland The Minority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 284 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0