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ME LD487

Bill

Status

Failed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tavis Hasenfus

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Funding would support identifying a rail corridor from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville, and Bangor to Orono as an intercity passenger rail corridor

  • Additional station locations along the route may be added as determined appropriate

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/6/2025

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