{
  "state": "ME",
  "scraped": "2026-04-30",
  "source": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/peoples-veto-or-citizens-initiative-resources/current-citizen-initiatives-and-peoples-vetoes",
  "election_date": "November 3, 2026 (general); none of the currently tracked initiatives target this ballot",
  "signature_requirement": 67682,
  "signature_requirement_note": "10% of votes cast for Governor in November 2022 general election",
  "filing_deadline_2026": "February 2, 2026 (passed; no citizen initiatives qualified for 2026 ballot)",
  "process_note": "Maine citizen initiatives: AG/SOS issues petition -> public comment / determination of validity -> approved for circulation -> proponents gather 67,682 signatures by filing deadline -> Legislature can enact the measure or refer it to voters. The currently tracked measures all have filing deadlines in 2027, targeting the November 2027 or later ballot.",
  "measure_count": 3,
  "in_determination_count": 1,
  "in_circulation_count": 2,
  "measures": [
    {
      "title": "An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex",
      "status": "In Determination (Public Comment Open)",
      "issued_date": "November 3, 2025",
      "filing_deadline": null,
      "public_comment_deadline": "5/7/26",
      "in_circulation": false,
      "documents": {
        "proponent_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/peoples-veto-or-citizens-initiative-resources/proponent-information",
        "registration_pdf": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/Petition%20Organization%20Reg%20Apps.pdf",
        "legislation_doc": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/Girls%20Sports%20LEG%20ACC%2010%2011%2025.docx",
        "determination_pdf": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/Determination%20of%20the%20Validity%20-%20An%20Act%20to%20Designate%2003172026.pdf",
        "public_comment_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/form/act-designate-school-sports-participation-and-facilities-sex-2026-04-06"
      }
    },
    {
      "title": "An Act to Amend the Cannabis Legalization Act and the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act",
      "status": "Approved for Circulation",
      "issued_date": "December 8, 2025",
      "filing_deadline": "June 8, 2027",
      "public_comment_deadline": null,
      "in_circulation": true,
      "documents": {
        "proponent_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/node/1965",
        "registration_pdf": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/Petition%20Organizations%20Registration%20Applications_combined.pdf",
        "legislation_doc": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/Cannabis%20LEG%20FINAL_.docx"
      }
    },
    {
      "title": "Resolve, Directing the Development of Legislation Establishing a Publicly Funded System of Health Care Coverage for All Maine Residents",
      "status": "Approved for Circulation",
      "issued_date": "October 24, 2025",
      "filing_deadline": "April 24, 2027",
      "public_comment_deadline": null,
      "in_circulation": true,
      "documents": {
        "proponent_url": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/peoples-veto-or-citizens-initiative-resources/proponent-information",
        "legislation_doc": "https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/Health%20Care%20Resolve%20LEG%20ACC%2010%2010%2025.docx"
      }
    }
  ]
}