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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections

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An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections

This bill makes several changes to Maine's election laws, including updating terminology, clarifying procedures, and modifying deadlines. It replaces "polling place" with "voting place" and updates definitions. It changes deadlines for voter registration applications and absentee ballot requests. It clarifies procedures for challenging nomination petitions and handling disqualified political parties. It updates the process for handling presidential electors and their replacements.

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Calendar

May 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Jun 10, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 10, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.