LD 316 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Create Equity In State Senate Representation

LD 316 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce Maine's State Senate from a maximum of 35 members to exactly 32. It requires redrawing Senate districts after the 2026 election so each county elects exactly two senators, aligning districts with county boundaries. This change would take effect on December 2, 2026, and requires voter approval through a referendum in November 2025. The amendment directly affects all Maine voters by altering how senators are elected and the structure of the Senate.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jun 9, 2025
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The RESOLUTION was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
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