LD1527

An Act to Require Postage Prepaid Envelopes Be Provided for the Return of Absentee Ballots

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Maine LD1527 mandates the Secretary of State to provide postage prepaid return envelopes with absentee ballots.

Maine LD1527 amends the law to require the Secretary of State to furnish each municipality with postage prepaid return envelopes when distributing absentee ballots. This change aims to ensure that voters have a convenient and cost-free method to return their absentee ballots. The bill specifies that these envelopes must be provided a reasonable time before any election, unless an emergency exists.

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

10:01 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

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

Apr 22, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Apr 16, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held