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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law

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Proposing an amendment to the Maine Constitution to ensure equal rights for all residents.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to establish that all residents have equal rights under the law, prohibiting denial or abridgment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, or national origin. The amendment would be subject to a statewide vote, and if approved, it would become part of the Maine Constitution.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

74 Yea

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65 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - 2/3 Present Required In NON-CONCURRENCE