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ME LD487
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tavis Hasenfus
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AI Summary
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Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority must apply for funding through the federal corridor identification and development program (49 U.S.C. § 25101(a)) during the 2025 application period
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Funding would support identifying a rail corridor from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville, and Bangor to Orono as an intercity passenger rail corridor
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Additional station locations along the route may be added as determined appropriate
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Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, ensuring the 2025 federal application deadline can be met
Legislative Description
Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor
Railroads
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/29/2025