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An Act Regarding the Term of Appointment of Judicial Officers

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Clarifies the start date of a judicial officer's term and exempts them from certain qualification requirements.

This bill specifies that the term of a judicial officer appointed under the Maine Constitution starts on the date of swearing in. It also exempts these judicial officers from certain qualification requirements outlined in the Maine Revised Statutes. The changes aim to streamline the appointment process for judicial officers in Maine.

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Calendar

Jan 28, 2025

2:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.