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ME LD1586

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bagshaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 20-A MRSA §1486 to modify the required format for regional school unit budget validation referendum questions
  • Requires the ballot question to include the specific dollar amount of the proposed budget
  • Changes the ballot language to read: "Do you favor approving the [RSU name] budget for the upcoming school year in the amount of [$ amount] that was adopted at the latest [RSU name] budget meeting?"
  • Aims to provide voters with more transparent financial information when voting on school budgets

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law

School Administration

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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