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ME LD447

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Valli Geiger

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the previous cap of 36 ferry trips per year to Matinicus Isle while maintaining the minimum requirement of 12 trips per year

  • Allows additional ferry service beyond 12 trips as agreed upon by Matinicus Isle residents and the Department of Transportation

  • Permits ferry service to be provided by either state-owned vessels or privately contracted vessels

  • Applies to the Maine State Ferry Service, which serves North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle, Swan's Island, and optionally Frenchboro

  • Signed into law by the Governor on June 10, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 229

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Ferry Service to Matinicus Isle

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/4/2025

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