LD349

An Act to Repeal the Laws That Allow Same-day Voter Registration

Failed·5/21/25
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This bill changes the deadline for in-person voter registration in Maine.

This bill amends Maine's voter registration laws, specifically changing the deadline for in-person voter registration. Under current law, in-person registration is allowed up to the close of business on election day. The bill modifies this to require the close of business on the Thursday before election day. It also includes provisions for absentee ballot applications and the regulation of registration monitors.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Ought Not To Pass Rep RC #154

125 Yea

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18 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24, 2025

11:30 AM

Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

May 21, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)