LD38 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting.

What is the status of LD38?

Failed as of June 5, 2025. Latest action: Reports READ.On motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 337(Yeas 72 - Nays 69 - Absent 8 - Excused 2)In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (June 5, 2025).

Jeffrey Timberlake (R, 17), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD38?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=38&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD38: An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting

Q: What does LD38 do?

In its own words: An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting" Amend the bill in section 3 in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" and inserting the following: 'or expired' Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 Initiative: Provides appropriations for document production and postage costs to create a process for photographic identification when voting.

Status: Failed, June 5, 2025

What the bill says

An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting" Amend the bill in section 3 in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" and inserting the following: 'or expired' Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 Initiative: Provides appropriations for document production and postage costs to create a process for photographic identification when voting.

From the engrossed text:

An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting" Amend the bill in section 3 in the indented paragraph in the first line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and" and inserting the following: 'or expired' Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 Initiative: Provides appropriations for document production and postage costs to create a process for photographic identification when voting. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 2240 Administration - Motor Vehicles 0077 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for programming costs, vendor services, equipment and document production. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $957,360 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $957,360 $0 SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 Page 1 - 132LR0314(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to S.P. 61, L.D. GENERAL FUND $1,057,360 $100,000 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,057,360 $100,000 ' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, includes expired valid driver's licenses or nondriver identification cards issued in this State as an eligible type of …

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Maine LD38: An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting

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