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MaineLD 8132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)Senate

An Act Regarding the Term of Appointment of Judicial Officers

Sponsored By: Anne M. Carney (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

COURTSCOURTS - JUDICIAL OFFICERS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Judges' terms start at swearing-in

For judicial officers appointed under the Maine Constitution, the term starts the day they are sworn in. The law ties the official start date to the oath of office. This removes confusion about earlier dates or paperwork.

Appointees face new deadlines, judges exempt

Most appointed public officers must qualify within 30 days after being commissioned. They must file a certificate of qualification with the Secretary of State within 45 days. If they miss these deadlines, the Secretary of State suspends them until fixed. During suspension, the office may be deemed forfeited and refilled. Judges appointed under the Maine Constitution are exempt from these deadlines.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Anne M. Carney

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 124

    5/29/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/27/2025House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-106).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-106) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-106).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/20/2025Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    1/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (S-106), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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