ME LD1731

Maine State Ferry Service must consult the Ferry Advisory Board on budget development, strategic planning, and major operational decisions including fare structures, schedules, route planning, and vessel maintenance

Ferry Service required to submit annual reports to the Advisory Board covering financial performance, budget utilization, rider feedback and satisfaction surveys, and operational challenges

Advisory Board must conduct annual performance reviews of the Ferry Service and submit a report with improvement and funding recommendations to the Legislature's Transportation Committee by January 15th each year

Ferry Service must consider Advisory Board recommendations in its decision-making processes for the following fiscal year