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This bill has two key provisions: 1. It prohibits foreign governments and foreign government-influenced entities from making contributions, expenditures, independent expenditures, or electioneering communications to influence the nomination or election of candidates or the initiation or approval of referendums in Maine. The bill requires disclosure for public communications by foreign government-influenced entities intended to influence government policy, and imposes penalties for violations. 2. It reaffirms Maine's previous resolution calling for a federal constitutional amendment to regulate the role of money in elections and referendums, and requires Maine's Congressional Delegation to actively support and promote such an amendment. It also establishes a 7-year reporting requirement for the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to identify any relevant amendment proposals introduced in Congress and the sponsorship of Maine's Congressional representatives.