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ME LD290

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Blier

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 15% of motor vehicle fines must be remitted to the municipality where the violation occurred, provided the summons was issued by a municipal law enforcement agency
  • Applies to fines resulting from either Uniform Summons and Complaint or Violation Summons and Complaint forms
  • Existing allocations remain intact: 6% of traffic infraction fines continue going to the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund
  • Certain traffic violations under sections 511, 2354, 2356, 2360, 2380, 2387, and 2388 maintain separate distribution formulas between the General Fund, Highway Fund, and Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund
  • Remaining fine balance after all specified distributions accrues to the state General Fund

Legislative Description

An Act to Remit 15 Percent of the Fine for a Violation of the Motor Vehicle Laws to the Municipality in Which the Violation Occurred

Traffic Regulations

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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