Loading chat...

ME LD2003

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Pierce

Click for details

Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $600,000 in one-time General Fund money for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation for broadcast infrastructure equipment

  • Enables localization of public safety information and emergency alert messaging on Maine's statewide radio network, serving all 16 counties

  • Designated as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Presented by Senator Pierce of Cumberland and referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Description

An Act to Improve Localization of Emergency Broadcast Messaging

Cultural Agencies

Last Action

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs12/3/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available