LD775

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.