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ME LD461

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marianne Moore

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funding for 4 new Maine State Trooper positions to conduct rural patrols in Washington County

  • General Fund allocation of $315,788 in FY2025-26 and $325,477 in FY2026-27 for personal services and related costs

  • Highway Fund allocation of $170,040 in FY2025-26 and $175,257 in FY2026-27 for additional personal services and costs

  • Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Responds to reduction of rural patrols by the Maine State Police that created potential public safety concerns in the county

Legislative Description

An Act to Fund Rural Patrol Services in Washington County

Law Enforcement

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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