Article IX of the Maine Constitution

Article IX of the Maine Constitution establishes the procedures for amending the state constitution. It sets out how proposed amendments can be initiated—either by the legislature or through a citizen petition—and the process for ratification by voters. Typically, amendments must be approved by a majority of voters in a statewide referendum. The article ensures that changes to the constitution are made transparently and with public input, preserving the document’s stability while providing a structured method for its evolution through democratic participation.