Maine Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention October 29, 1819

Ratified by vote of the People December 6, 1819

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December 06, 1819

Qualifications of electors; written ballot; military servicemen; students

Standard of organization, armament and discipline

Meaning of words "electors," "people," "recess of Legislature," "statewide election," "measure," "circulator," and "written petition;" written petitions for people's veto; written petitions for direct initiative

Effective date of measures approved by people; veto power limited

Direct initiative of legislation.

Quartering of soldiers on citizens

Municipalities reimbursed annually

Power of impeachment

To choose own officers

Election of Representatives; lists of votes delivered forthwith; lists of votes examined by Governor; summons of persons who appear to be elected; lists shall be laid before the House

Residency requirement

To keep and bear arms

Submission of reapportionment plan to Clerk of House; Legislature's action on commission's plan

Number of Representatives; biennial terms; division of the State into districts for House of Representatives

Limitation on holding other office

Election officers and officials, how governed

Election of Senators; lists of votes delivered forthwith

Number of Senators

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