Maine LD349: An Act to Repeal the Laws That Allow Same-day Voter Registration

What the bill says

An Act to Repeal the Laws That Allow Same-day Voter Registration" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Same-day Voter Registration' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Repeal the Laws That Allow Same-day Voter Registration" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Same-day Voter Registration' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §121-A, first ¶, as amended by PL 2023, c. 291, §2 and affected by §4, is further amended to read: The deadline for receipt of voter registration applications submitted by mail or by a 3rd person is the close of business on the 21st day before election day. The deadline for receipt of voter registration applications submitted online is midnight on the 21st day before election day. The deadline for receipt of voter registration applications transmitted by the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles pursuant to section 232 or by a source agency other than the Bureau of Motor Vehicles pursuant to section 233 is midnight on the 7th day before election day. The deadline for in-person registration is the close of the polls 2 p.m. on election day. Sec. 2. 21-A MRSA §122, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2005, c. 453, §16, is further amended to read: 4. Election day registration. The registrar shall accept registrations of applicants who appear in person by …

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Sponsors

• Barbara Bagshaw (R, 106) · primary sponsor
• Richard Bradstreet (R, 15)
• Kimberly Haggan (R, 36)
• Kathy Javner (R, 29)
• James Libby (R, 22)
• Laurel Libby (R, 90)
• Sheila Lyman (R, 76)
• Marianne Moore (R, 6)
• Shelley Rudnicki (R, 67)
• Schmersal-Burgess, Tammy (R, 77)

Latest actions

1. May 21, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. May 20, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 154(Yeas 125 - Nays 18 - Absent 7 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. March 21, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
4. January 30, 2025: Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

Votes

• House RC #154: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (May 20, 2025): 125 yea, 18 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD349?

LD349 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Repeal the Laws That Allow Same-day Voter Registration.

What does LD349 do?

In its own words: An Act to Repeal the Laws That Allow Same-day Voter Registration" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Same-day Voter Registration' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

What is the status of LD349?

Failed as of May 21, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (May 21, 2025).

Who sponsored LD349?

Barbara Bagshaw (R, 106), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD349?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=349&snum=132