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ME LD1424

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthea Larsen Daughtry

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance workforce housing construction in opportunity zones established under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

  • Maine State Housing Authority would administer the bond proceeds through its Affordable Homeownership Program

  • Raises homebuyer income eligibility from 120% to 150% of area median income in all Maine counties except Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and York

  • Bonds require voter approval through a statewide referendum in November following passage, with a maximum 10-year term

  • Unissued bonds are deauthorized after 5 years unless the Legislature grants an extension of up to 5 additional years

Legislative Description

An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Investment in Workforce Housing and Raise Certain Income Eligibility Limits in the Affordable Homeownership Program

Housing

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

Appropriations And Financial Affairs4/1/2025

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