LD775

An Act Requiring Voter Approval of Legislative and Gubernatorial Pay Increases

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Maine LD775 requires voter approval for legislative and gubernatorial salary increases.

Maine LD775 mandates that any legislative measure proposing an increase in the annual salary of the Governor or members of the Senate and House of Representatives, effective after specific dates, must be submitted to voters for approval at the next general election. The bill specifies that salary increases for the Governor must be submitted to voters after January 2027, while those for legislators must be submitted after December 2024. The bill also outlines specific salary adjustments and reimbursements for legislators, including mileage and other expenses.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #242

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 28, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

May 28, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 242 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0