Whereas, the state committee of a political party must file certification with the Secretary of State by December 1st of the year prior to a presidential election if it is determined that a presidential primary election will be held; and

Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period in order to be in place to avoid the expense of the preparation of the notification by the state committee; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA c. 5, sub-c. 5, as amended, is repealed.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This bill repeals the presidential preference primary elections process.