Overview

• The Maine Legislature is set to approve a proposal to restore language about the state's obligations to Native American tribes in the state constitution.
• The language, requiring Maine to honor treaties with tribes, was removed from printed versions of the constitution in 1876.
• Restoring the language aims to improve transparency about Maine's debts to tribes and recognizes their efforts for greater autonomy.
• Statewide voter approval is required for the change to take effect, but no referendum date has been set yet.
• The move comes as Maine plans to launch offshore wind initiatives to meet clean energy goals.