Allen v. Quinn

DUFRESNE, A.R.J.,

dissenting.

With due respect, I must dissent from the constitutional construction given by the majority opinion to Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 of the Constitution of Maine. That article, as relevant to the instant direct initiative of legislation, provides as amended in pertinent part as follows:

Section 18. Direct initiative of legislation.

1. Petition procedure. The electors may propose to the Legislature for its consideration any bill, resolve or resolution, including bills to amend or repeal emergency legislation but not an amendment of the State Constitution, by…