By Penny Morrell
On Monday, February 6, 2023, the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee (VLA) will hear testimony on LD 34: An Act to Require a Person to Show Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting. It is important that the Committee members hear from many people. You can go in person to testify or you can submit testimony online. Your testimony does not need to be more than a line or two or can be up to three minutes long if delivered in person. Below is an example of testimony from Penny Morrell that will be delivered in person.If you would like to submit formal testimony, visit this link and follow these steps:
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type your testimony in the box below, or upload a file
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You do not need to submit the form if you plan on testifying in person; just remember to bring 20 copies of your testimony to the hearing for committee members and staff.Testimony:To Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal AffairsRegarding L.D. 34, “An Act to Require a Person to Show Photographic Identification for the Purpose of VotingFebruary 6, 2023Sen. Hickman, Rep. Supica, and members of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I’m Penny Morrell, taxpayer and citizen of the Town of Belgrade, Maine. I am also chairman of the Belgrade GOP, though I am not speaking for them as we have not had a meeting to discuss this bill and take a position. I support LD 34, An Act to Require a Person to Show Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting, sponsored by Senator Matt Pouliot.We’ve all heard the cries of voter fraud and stolen elections coming from Democrat Hillary Clinton and others. That issue can cause qualified voters to be disenfranchised and not vote because if even one illegal vote is cast, it negates one legal vote from counting. That should never happen in a free and just society and our great State of Maine.Voter ID can prevent and deter:· Impersonation fraud at the polls;· Voting under fictitious voter registrations;· Double voting by individuals registered in more than one state or locality; and· Voting by illegal aliens, or even legal aliens who are still not entitled to vote since state and federal elections are restricted to U.S. citizens.Researchers for the National Bureau of Economic Research found that between 2008 and 2016, voter ID laws had “no negative effect on registration or turnout, overall or for any specific group defined by race, gender, age or party affiliation.” —Hans von Spakovsky and Caleb Morrison (2019)[7]I urge this committee to vote “ought to pass” on LD 34. Thank you. Penny Morrell864 Manchester RoadBelgrade, ME 04917(207) 495-3550Pmorrell2@roadrunner.com
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