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Plain English Summary
This measure asks Maine voters to adopt a new official state flag featuring a pine tree and the North Star. The new design would replace Maine's current official state flag, which features the state seal on a blue background.
If YES
Maine would adopt a new official state flag with a pine tree and North Star design
confidence: high
The current state flag with the state seal would no longer be the official flag
confidence: high
Government buildings and official ceremonies would display the new flag design
confidence: high
Maine would have a state flag that supporters say is more recognizable and distinctive
confidence: medium
If NO
Maine would keep its current official state flag featuring the state seal on a blue background
confidence: high
No changes would be made to official state symbols or flag displays
confidence: high
Government buildings would continue displaying the existing flag design
confidence: high
The state would avoid any costs associated with changing to a new flag design
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Costs would likely include replacing flags at government buildings and updating official materials.
TL;DR
Maine voters decide whether to adopt a new state flag with a pine tree and North Star design.
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