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Maine State Senate

The Maine State Senate is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislative branch of Maine's state government, known as the Maine Legislature. This governmental body functions alongside the lower chamber, the Maine House of Representatives, to draft and enact laws for the state. As a part of the state legislation, the Senate has the power to propose and ratify state laws and constitutional amendments. For representation, Maine is divided into 35 districts, each of which elects a senator for a two-year term. The presiding officer of the Senate is the President of the Senate, a position currently held by a member of the majority party.

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Maine State Senate’s response to Maine blackout license plates

Hi,

No, I won’t sign the petition. The state of Maine already has a number of plate options and it would be expensive in a time when we need to spend in other more important needs than an what some might consider an aesthetic plate.
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