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ME LD1231

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Faulkingham

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Transportation must obtain legislative approval before permanently changing overnight docking practices for state-owned ferries that dock on islands served by the Maine State Ferry Service

  • DOT must submit proposed docking changes to the Legislature's joint standing committee on transportation matters before implementation

  • Temporary docking changes are exempt from legislative approval requirements for emergency situations or significant operational needs

  • "Temporary change" is defined as a docking change that does not alter the common docking practice of a ferry vessel

  • Signed into law by Governor on June 12, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 282

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Legislative Approval of Proposed Permanent Changes to the Overnight Docking of State Ferries on Islands

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/25/2025

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