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ME LD477
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Ducharme
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AI Summary
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Creates 24 new State Police positions: 15 State Troopers and 9 State Police Corporals to enhance public safety in rural Maine counties and support county sheriff departments
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Assigns patrol coverage across specific regions: 4 corporals and 4 troopers to Northern Field Troop area; 1 corporal and 3 troopers to Aroostook County; 4 corporals and 4 troopers to Somerset and Franklin counties; 4 troopers to Androscoggin County
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Appropriates $1,966,351 from General Fund in FY2025-26 and $2,026,778 in FY2026-27
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Appropriates $1,058,804 from Highway Fund in FY2025-26 and $1,091,341 in FY2026-27
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Total two-year funding of approximately $6.1 million across both fund sources
Legislative Description
An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing State Police Patrol and Policing Services
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