Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Abstract

This article discusses the history of the initiative and referendum process in Maine, including the steps needed to get an initiative or referendum on the State ballot. Part II of this paper discusses the early history of the initiative and referendum processes in Maine. Part III discusses recent use of initiatives in Maine. Part IV discusses the basics of the initiative and referendum processes in Maine, including a discussion of the differences between the People's Veto and a referendum, both used in Maine as mechanisms for the people to vote on whether a particular piece of legislation should take effect. Part V provides a detailed bibliography of research materials on the Maine initiative and referendum processes.

Publication Title

Legal Reference Services Quarterly

Volume

26

Issue

3/4

Article Number

1076

First Page

97

Last Page

112

Download

Included in

Legislation Commons

Share

COinS