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This bill introduces a new requirement for voter signature updates in Maine, mandating that voter signatures in the central voter registration system will be valid for only 5 years from their last update, beginning January 1, 2026. The bill requires municipal registrars to conduct an annual review of the central voter registration system to identify voters with signatures set to expire in the upcoming calendar year. Once identified, these voters will be notified and provided with a voter signature registration update form prescribed by the Secretary of State. The registrars are then responsible for updating the central voter registration system with the new signatures. This measure aims to ensure that voter signatures remain current and accurately represent registered voters, potentially improving the integrity and accuracy of voter registration records. The bill amends existing Maine state law (21-A MRSA) by adding new subsections to sections 152 and 161 to implement these signature update requirements.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=266&snum=132