LD1376 -

(2011)

An Act to Preserve the Integrity of the Voter Registration and Election Process

Sponsored by Sponsored by: Speaker Robert Nutti ng (R – Oakland)

What is the bill?

This bill changed voting laws in many ways, but the most significant was that it eliminated Election Day Voter Registration. For the past 38 years, Mainers have been able to go to the polls and register to vote on Election Day. This is especially helpful for workers who work shifts, or multiple jobs, and can’t necessarily get extra time off to go to town hall and register. Although LD 1376 passed into law, a People’s Veto was initiated to restore Election Day voter registration. On Election Day 2011, the people of Maine overwhelmingly voted to preserve Election Day voter registration.

What happened?

Votes