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ME LD1921
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Traci Gere
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Housing Resolution Board within the Administrative Office of the Courts to hear appeals of municipal decisions on housing and mixed-use developments
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Board consists of 3 members appointed by the Chief Justice, serving 5-year terms, including one licensed attorney and one professional engineer or land surveyor
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Appeals must be filed within 30 days of municipal decisions, with hearings held within 90 days and written decisions issued within 60 days
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Board has concurrent jurisdiction with Superior Court and may reverse municipal decisions for errors of law, unreasonableness, or if affordable housing requirements are not met
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Board may award remedies including permission to develop housing, costs, and attorney's fees; decisions may be appealed to the Supreme Judicial Court
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Pathways to Increase Efficiency in Resolving Legal Disputes Involving Housing Development Projects
Construction
Last Action
On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required in NON-CONCURRENCE.
3/10/2026