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Maine initiative reform approved
Concerns about the integrity of Maine's ballot initiative process have prompted action on a bill to tighten the requirements for organizations behind petition campaigns. The House on Monday agreed with the Senate and approved a measure requiring businesses that receive compensation for circulating petitions to register with the Secretary of State.
Senate Votes to Register Paid Signature Gatherers
In an effort to address ballot fraud, the Maine Senate voted yes on Monday for legislation (LD 1730) that would require signature gatherers to register with the state and undergo more scrutiny if they are circulating petitions to put a citizen referendum on the ballot. The House of Representatives will take up the legislation next, then it will return to the Senate for a second vote.
Senate Votes to Register Paid Signature Gatherers
In an effort to address ballot fraud, the Maine Senate voted yes on Monday for legislation (LD 1730) that would require signature gatherers to register with the state and undergo more scrutiny if they are circulating petitions to put a citizen referendum on the ballot.
Proposal protects and strengthens a fundamental right of democracy
As the Maine Legislature considers bills to modify the citizen initiative and people's veto process, it should emphasize transparency without burdening citizens' fundamental right to direct democracy.
Maine Rep. Berry Discusses Signature Fraud Legislation
Rep. Seth Berry discusses Maine's LD 1690, a bill designed to increase the integrity of Maine's citizen's initiative process.
Legislators debate bills on petitions
Maine Rep. Seth Berry has introduced legislation that would allow people to remove their names from a petition if they later feel signature gatherers misled them about the purpose of the proposed ballot initiative.
Committee to hear initiative reform bill
House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen is renewing his push to reform Alaska's initiative process.
Bills aim to make citizen initiatives more transparent
Several bills now under consideration would make changes to the citizen initiative process in Maine.
Lawmakers Debate Changes to Citizen Initiative Process
Critics of Maine's citizen's initiative ballot process are calling for big changes in the law, including one that would allow voters to retract their signatures from petitions if they felt they were misled when they signed the documents.
Legislators’ bills would increase petition regulation
Two Democratic state legislators from Maine want to place stricter rules on the gathering of signatures on petitions that send ballot questions to voters.
