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The members of the public may address the Board on any item on this agenda. Pursuant to §3.2B of the Board’s bylaws, public participation at a meeting must be pre-scheduled and pre-approved by the Chairman. To obtain approval to speak at a Board Meeting, please contact us by email info.sbe@maryland.gov no later than 5:00 pm the day before the meeting.
At this time, the State Board of Elections Meetings are being held by conference call and can be heard through a live stream video link that is accessed from the front page shortly before the scheduled meeting time. Public comments for the Board must be provided in writing and can be sent by email to info.sbe@maryland.gov. To ensure time for review, written comments should be received no later than 5:00 pm the day before the meeting.
Next Meeting
Board Meeting - Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Notice of Action:
At the March 27, 2025 meeting, the State Board of Elections (SBE) will vote on proposed COMAR provisions:
a. 33.05.01.04 Voter Registration, Definitions; General Provisions
b. 33.07.11.01 Election Day Activities, Election Judges, Definitions
c. 33.07.11.03 Election Day Activities, Election Judges,
d. 33.10.01.30 EVS Voting Solution
e. 33.11.01.05 Absentee Ballots, Definitions; General Provisions
f. 33.11.01.04 Absentee Ballots, Definitions; General Provisions; Ballot Drop Boxes
g. 33.11.03.06 Absentee Ballots, Issuance and Return, Return of Ballot
h. 33.12.04.07 Recount Procedures — In General
i. 33.17.02.02 Early Voting, Selecting Early Voting Centers
j. 33.17.08.01-10 Early Voting, Appeals Process for Public Buildings
k. 33.13.06.01 Campaign Finance, Definition
l. 33.13.06.03 Campaign Finance, Third-Party Processing Procedure
m. 33.13.06.04 Campaign Finance, Chair Responsibilities Defined
n. 33.13.06.05 Campaign Finance, Third-Party Processor Provision
They will also review, discuss and approve the Line Management Voter Assistance Policy and Obituary Processing Policy.
Meeting information:
Meeting documents can be found here.
Video Stream:
Previous Meeting
Board Meeting - Thursday, Februrary 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Notice of Action: At the February 27, 2025 meeting, the State Board of Elections (SBE) will vote on final COMAR provisions:
- 33.07.04.02 Order and Decorum - Permit limited use of cell phones in polling places
- 33.08.01.02 Definitions; General Provisions - Formalize process for waiver from early ballot canvass
- 33.08.05.05 Post-Election Verification and Audit - Remove outdated reference
- 33.15.03 Polling Places - Notice Provision for Change in Polling Place
- 33.15.04 [Storage Facilities] Warehouses - Warehouse Regulations
- 33.21.07.02 Canvassing - Ballot Rejection
Meeting information:
Meeting documents can be found here.
Video Stream:
Past Board Meeting Information and Materials
Election reform and use of technology are only some of the issues in the 2001 Review of Election Administration in Maryland conducted by the Department of Legislative Services. The PDF report provides a historical background on Maryland's election system as well as future considerations.