ME LD2222

Establishes $41,388,353 in total requirements for services in Maine's Unorganized Territory Tax District for fiscal year 2026-27, with a net tax assessment of $38,309,124 after revenue deductions

Allocates $19,616,448 for state agency services including education ($16,828,325), property tax assessment ($1,451,811), Maine Land Use Planning Commission ($872,039), fiscal administration ($294,273), forest fire protection ($120,000), and general assistance ($50,000)

Provides $16,922,928 in county reimbursements across 10 counties, with Somerset ($2,933,989), Aroostook ($2,878,848), and Franklin ($2,577,768) receiving the largest amounts

Transfers $640,671 from the Federal ARP State Fiscal Recovery Fund to provide a one-time prepayment for Washington County unorganized territory services, to be recovered by June 30, 2027

Designated as emergency legislation to enable prompt establishment of the mill rate and levy of the Unorganized Territory Educational and Services Tax