An Act to Streamline Municipal Referenda Recount Initiation
Sponsored By: Amy Arata (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clear rules to start municipal recounts
In Maine, town and city referendum recounts now follow clear, simple rules. A recount is granted if a written request is signed by at least 10% of registered voters or 100 voters, whichever is fewer. If the vote margin is under 1% of all ballots cast, including blanks, a majority of municipal officers can vote to hold a recount. The recount request must name an official representative and list their legal name, mailing address, home address, and phone number. Voters who oppose the recount can name a representative by filing an affidavit signed by 10 registered voters. The same time limits and rules used for candidate recounts now apply to referendum recounts, using these official representatives.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Amy Arata
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Caldwell Jackson
Republican • House
David Boyer
Republican • House
Drew Gattine
Democratic • House
Kristen Cloutier
Democratic • House
Peggy R. Rotundo
Democratic • Senate
Parnell Terry
Democratic • House
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 268
6/11/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/5/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/4/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-432) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-432), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/3/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-432).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/3/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
4/11/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-432), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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