People's Veto update: revolution by committee

Late last week, rumors swirled as legislators, tax activists, lobbyists and industry representatives rattled their sabers over the possibility of a People’s Veto of the new tax on health care premiums, beer and soda to pay for the state’s Dirigo Health program.  In case you are interested in all the little details of the bill you can view the Legislation here  By the way, the bill title is hilarious– An Act to Continue Maine’s Leadership in Covering the Uninsured.

Back to the battle at hand.

From what little intelligence I can gather – “they had a meeting -- they exchanged emails -- they agreed to meet again.”

Whoa -- Talk about a revolution!  Sign me up.

For the record, an application for a people's veto referendum petition must be filed with the Secretary of State within 10 business days after adjournment of the legislative session at which the Act in question was passed.

If the signature collectors are successful in obtaining the necessary signatures (55,000 signatures in 90 days from adjournment - April 17th) - then Maine people will get a reprieve from the new tax until the vote in November.