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ME LD119
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the Governor's authority to provide disaster relief to local governments when the President declares either an emergency or a major disaster, not just major disasters as previously required
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Allows the Governor to apply for federal public assistance grants under Public Law 93-288 for emergency work, repairing/replacing public facilities, or relocating facilities outside disaster areas
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State may obligate up to 25% of total public assistance requested; local governments may be required to contribute up to 10% of damage costs, capped at 10% of their annual operating budget (excluding education)
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Governor may apply for federal loans on behalf of local governments that demonstrate substantial revenue loss and need for financial assistance, with loan amounts capped at 25% of the locality's annual operating budget
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Approved by the Governor on June 9, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 194
Legislative Description
An Act to Include the Declaration of an Emergency by the President of the United States as a Basis to Allow the Governor to Provide Disaster Relief to Local Governments
State Officers
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025