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This bill modifies Maine's election law enforcement procedures by requiring the Secretary of State to designate sworn law enforcement officers from the Department of the Secretary of State specifically to investigate alleged violations of election laws. Previously, the law did not explicitly mandate such designations. The bill also adjusts the role of the Attorney General, changing the language from independently investigating election law violations to assisting in investigations and prosecuting alleged violations. Importantly, the bill preserves the existing provision that allows district attorneys to also investigate and prosecute election law violations. The changes aim to clarify and potentially strengthen the process for addressing potential election law infractions by formally assigning investigative responsibilities to specific law enforcement personnel within the Secretary of State's department. The bill amends a section of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA) Title 21-A, Section 33, which deals with election law enforcement.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1381&snum=132