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ME LD1673

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tiffany Roberts-Lovell

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Legislative Council must issue a request for proposals by July 15, 2025 to procure an economic impact statement model, with completion required by December 3, 2025

  • University of Maine System will oversee a pilot project during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature to analyze the economic impacts of selected legislation

  • At least 3 pieces of legislation in each of 5 subject areas (taxation, housing, health care, energy, and education) must be analyzed, prioritizing bills affecting employment, labor, taxation, or workforce programs

  • Economic impact model must evaluate direct and indirect effects on jobs, investment, income, GDP, taxes, and worker attraction

  • University of Maine System must report on pilot effectiveness within 45 days of session adjournment, with Legislative Council recommendation on expanding the program due by November 4, 2026

Legislative Description

Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of Economic Impact Statements in the Legislative Process

Legislature

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

State And Local Government4/17/2025

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