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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires that any measure providing for an increase in the annual salary of the Governor enacted by the Legislature with an effective date after the first Wednesday of January 2027 must include provisions requiring the salary increase to be submitted to the legal voters of the State for approval or rejection at the next general election held in the month of November following the enactment of the measure. The bill also requires that any measure providing for a salary increase for members of the Senate and House of Representatives enacted by the Legislature with an effective date after the first Wednesday of December 2024, excluding the cost-of-living adjustment, must include provisions requiring the salary increase to be submitted to the legal voters of the State for approval or rejection at the next general election held in the month of November following the enactment of the measure.
AI Summary
This bill requires voter approval for certain salary increases for state government officials. Specifically, any legislative measure that would increase the Governor's annual salary with an effective date after January 2027 must be submitted to voters for approval or rejection at the next November general election. Similarly, any measure increasing legislative salaries with an effective date after December 2024 (excluding standard cost-of-living adjustments) must also be put to a voter referendum. The bill defines "general election" using the existing definition in state election law. By mandating voter approval, the legislation aims to provide more direct democratic oversight of government compensation increases, allowing citizens to have a direct say in pay raises for top state officials. The bill does not prevent salary increases but requires them to be approved by voters before taking effect, potentially increasing transparency and accountability in government compensation decisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=775&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN077501.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0498&item=1&snum=132 |
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