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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Lower the Voting Age to 16 Years of Age

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Resolution proposes to amend the Maine Constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to lower the voting age from 18 to 16. The amendment would require a statewide referendum where voters would decide on the proposed change. If approved, the amendment would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in all elections, subject to certain conditions. The Secretary of State would prepare ballots and oversee the referendum process.

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

May 2, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 14, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 12, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 7, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held