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ME LD1106

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Holly Eaton

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $250,000 in one-time General Fund money to the Maine State Housing Authority for converting the closed Island Nursing Home in Hancock County into 24 affordable apartments for senior citizens

  • Total renovation project estimated at $1.2 million to $1.5 million; state funding represents partial support

  • Requires Maine State Housing Authority to submit a detailed report within 6 months to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs covering fund usage, project progress, and additional fundraising status

  • Designated as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Addresses an urgent shortage of affordable senior housing in the region following the nursing home's closure

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide Funds for the Redevelopment of the Island Nursing Home in Hancock County into Affordable Senior Housing

Construction

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing3/18/2025

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