State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 455

Bill Info

LD 455 (SP 188)

"RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Statewide Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year Terms"

Sponsored by Senator Richard Bennett

Status Summary
Reference Committee	State and Local Government
Last House Action	6/10/2025 -  Reports READ. Motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report FAILED. ROLL CALL NO. 403 (Yeas 71 - Nays 76 - Absent 2 - Excused 2) On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Senate Action	6/9/2025 -  Reports READ On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT. Taken from the table by the President Motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 411 Yeas 16 - Nays 18 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Subsequently, The Minority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED Sent down for concurrence