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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Create Equity in State Senate Representation

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce Maine Senate size to 35 members by 2026.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Maine Constitution to reduce the size of the Senate from no more than 35 members to exactly 35 members. It mandates that, starting from December 2, 2026, Senators are elected by voters in districts that coincide with the state's counties. The amendment requires the Secretary of State to prepare ballots and notify voters for a statewide election to ratify the amendment. If approved, the amendment will become part of the Maine Constitution upon proclamation by the Governor.

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 9, 2025

House

On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, REPORT B Ought Not to Pass was ACCEPTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.