An Act Regarding The Number Of Voters Of A Municipality Required To Petition For Consideration Of Deorganization Of That Municipality

LD 1302 changes Maine's process for municipalities seeking to end their status as a separate entity (deorganization). It removes the current minimum requirement of 10 voter signatures on a petition, while keeping the requirement that petitions must include at least 50% of voters who participated in the last gubernatorial election. This change directly affects towns or cities that want to initiate deorganization discussions, making it easier for smaller municipalities with fewer voters to start the process. The bill modifies the petition procedure under Maine Revised Statutes, section 7202, without altering the 50% voter threshold.