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The Division supervises and administers all elections of federal, state and county offices and referenda, and in that capacity advises election officials from 500 municipalities, 600 candidates and the general public regarding election laws and procedures; prepares, proofreads and distributes 1,800 separate ballot types and other elections materials; tabulates official elections results; supervises recounts in contested races; and oversees the application of state laws pertaining to candidate and citizen initiative petitions.
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Administrative Procedure Act (State Rulemaking)
The Maine Administrative Procedure Act (M.A.P.A.) applies uniform requirements to state agencies with rule-making power, and sets minimum standards for agencies to follow in adopting and implementing rules.
Proposed Rules
AGENCY: Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions, Division of Elections and Administrative Procedure Act
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 29-250 C.M.R. Ch. 800, Procedures for the Electronic Filing of Rules
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P071
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule repeals and replaces Chapter 800. The rule establishes general parameters and requirements for agencies to electronically file rulemaking proposals and rulemaking adoptions with the Department of the Secretary of State.
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is planned.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
J. Chris Parr
184 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-184
Phone: 207 624-7736
Fax: 207 287-6545
TTY Users call Maine relay 711
j.chris.parr@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same as above.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): The proposed rule will not fiscally impact either municipalities or counties.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 5 M.R.S. § 8056, sub-§ 8
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different): Not applicable.
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/about-bureau-of-corporations-elections-and-commissions
EMAIL ADDRESS FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: melissa.packard@maine.gov
A copy of the proposed rule may be accessed at the following link: 29-250 C.M.R. Ch. 800 (Word)