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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Legislative Approval of Any State of Emergency Lasting Longer than 60 Days

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit state of emergency duration and require legislative approval.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Maine Constitution to limit the duration of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor to 60 days. Any continuation beyond this period must be approved by the Legislature. The amendment will be put to a vote in a statewide election, and if approved by a majority, it will become part of the Maine Constitution.

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 19, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 7, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held