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RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Ensure That Only Citizens of the United States May Participate in Elections

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Proposing an amendment to the Maine Constitution to restrict voting eligibility to U.S. citizens aged 18 or older.

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Maine to specify that only U.S. citizens aged 18 or older, who are residents of the state, are eligible to vote, except for those under guardianship for mental illness. The amendment would be decided by a statewide ballot in November following the resolution's passage. If approved by a majority, it would become part of the Maine Constitution.

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

2:00 PM

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