SP0173

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT ADDRESSING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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Maine SP0173 seeks an Article V Convention to propose a campaign finance reform amendment.

Maine SP0173 is a resolution applying for an Article V Convention to propose an amendment addressing campaign finance reform. The goal is to overturn the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision and regulate the role of money in elections. This application aims to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, and protect against the buying of access or influence over representatives. The resolution must be aggregated with similar applications from other states to reach the required two-thirds of states.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #47

19 Yea

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16 Nay

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History

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

Reports READ

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 47 Yeas 19 - Nays 16 - Excused 0 - Absent 0