Maine: Democrats vote to tighten initiative process

Tue, Mar 23 2010 — Source: Maine Public Broadcasting Network

The Maine Senate has passed legislation tightening the ballot initiative process.  The measure requires greater disclosure of who is paying for the circulation of petitions for ballot initiatives.  It also allows more time for a challenge to a petition. Sen. Bruce Bryant, an Oxford Democrat, supported the measure during floor debate.

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