LD 1161 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine Providing For The Popular Election Of The Attorney General

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Maine's Attorney General is selected. Currently appointed by the Governor, the Attorney General would instead be elected by popular vote every two years, starting in 2026, using the same voting process as state legislators. The amendment requires voter approval via a referendum in November 2025, where voters would answer "Yes" or "No" to the question: "Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to provide that the Attorney General be elected by the people biennially?" If approved, the change would take effect upon the Governor's proclamation. The amendment directly affects the election process for the Attorney General position and Maine voters.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action May 29, 2025
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May 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in concurrence
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
The RESOLUTION was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ken Fredette
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