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ME LD1975
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Ducharme
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AI Summary
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Repeals the Advanced Technology Infrastructure Act (Title 35-A, chapter 93), eliminating the ConnectMaine Authority, the state broadband policy, the ConnectMaine Fund, and the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund
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Removes the ConnectMaine Authority from the list of state agencies and eliminates its role in defining "unserved" areas for broadband expansion projects
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Eliminates the requirement for applicants proposing underground facilities over 500 feet in length to notify the ConnectMaine Authority within 5 business days
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Removes references to the state broadband policy in Public Utilities Commission rules governing pole attachment disputes
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Redefines "communications service" and "communications service provider" directly in statute rather than referencing the repealed ConnectMaine provisions
Legislative Description
Resolve, Directing the Maine Connectivity Authority to Develop Recommendations to Transition Functions Performed by the ConnectMaine Authority to the Maine Connectivity Authority
Regulations
Last Action
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
3/10/2026