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LWVMD Testimony HB 310 - Elective Franchise - Youth Voter Registration & Participation

Presented To: 
THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Date Presented: 
13 Feb 2008
LWV Position: 
Support
The League of Women Voters of Maryland supports the efforts of this legislation to increase the participation of young Maryland citizens in the electoral process.
References
Bill: 
HB 310 Elective Franchise – Youth Voter Registration and Participation in Elections
LWVMD Position: 
Election Process

HB 310 Elective Franchise – Youth Voter Registration and Participation in Elections

About the Bill
Link: 
http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/bills/hb/hb0310f.pdf
Link: 
http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/HB0310.htm
Link: 
http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/billfile/sb0092.htm
Link: 
http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/bills/sb/sb0092f.pdf
Synopsis: 
Authorizing specified citizens who are less than 18 years old to register to vote; authorizing specified citizens who are less than 18 years old to vote in specified primary or special elections under specified circumstances; making stylistic changes; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.
LWVMD's Position
LWV Position: 
Support

2007 Legislative Priorities

At the November 2006 Board Meeting, LWVMD set its priorities for the 2007 Legislative Session.

Redistricting

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