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ME LD1305

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Stewart

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a temporary driver's license for forestry workers and migrant and seasonal farm workers who hold a valid or recently expired license from their home country

  • Applicants must provide documentary evidence meeting federal driver qualifications under Maine law (Title 26, section 643, subsection 1, paragraph B)

  • The temporary license is classified as a Class B license, which permits operation of larger commercial vehicles

  • License use is restricted solely to transporting workers between their lodging and work sites each day at no cost to the workers

  • Secretary of State is authorized to issue these temporary licenses upon meeting the eligibility requirements

Legislative Description

An Act to Improve Access to Transportation to Work for Forestry Workers and Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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