Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Secretary of State establish an online voter registration application.

Highlights:

• Defines “online voter registration application” as an electronic voter registration application created by the Secretary of State and available on the Secretary of State’s publicly accessible website through which an individual may register to vote, enroll in a party, change party enrollment, withdraw from a party, or change their name or address (Sec. A-1).

• Requires the Secretary of State establish an online voter registration application process on their publicly accessible website (Sec. A-4).

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a deadline of 3 weeks prior to election day for an individual to submit their voter application through their website (Sec. A-3).

• Specifies that in order to successfully register to vote online an individual meets the following requirements, including (Sec. A-12):

• Providing a current and valid Maine driver’s license; or

• Discloses the last 4 digits of their social security number.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Secretary of State establish an online voter registration application.

Highlights:

• Defines “online voter registration application” as an electronic voter registration application created by the Secretary of State and available on the Secretary of State’s publicly accessible website through which an individual may register to vote, enroll in a party, change party enrollment, withdraw from a party, or change their name or address (Sec. A-1).

• Requires the Secretary of State establish an online voter registration application process on their publicly accessible website (Sec. A-4).

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a deadline of 3 weeks prior to election day for an individual to submit their voter application through their website (Sec. A-3).

• Specifies that in order to successfully register to vote online an individual meets the following requirements, including (Sec. A-12):

• Providing a current and valid Maine driver’s license; or

• Discloses the last 4 digits of their social security number.

Full Bill Text