Sec. 23. 21-A MRSA §776, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is amended to read:

§776. Applicability of provisions

This Article article applies to members of the Armed Forces uniformed service voters or overseas voters who are covered by the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 United States Code, Section 1973ff (2001). The Secretary of State is responsible for carrying out the State's duties under that Act.

Sec. 24. 21-A MRSA §777, as amended by PL 1993, c. 695, §32, is repealed.

Sec. 25. 21-A MRSA §777-A is enacted to read:

§777-A. Registration and enrollment

Uniformed service voters or overseas voters may register or enroll at any time by completing a federal or state voter registration application form and filing it with the registrar.

Sec. 26. 21-A MRSA §778, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is amended to read:

§778. Duty of registrar

On receipt of an application under section 777 777-A, the registrar shall register the applicant, unless it appears that he the applicant is not qualified. If he the applicant is not qualified, the registrar shall notify him the applicant of the reason why for rejection of the application.

1. Member specially designated. The registrar shall place the letter "S" on the voting list beside the name of each member of the Armed Forces uniformed service voter registered under this section.

2.__Overseas voter specially designated.__The registrar shall place the letter "O" on the voting list beside the name of each overseas voter registered under this section.

Sec. 27. 21-A MRSA §779, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 161, §6, is repealed.