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ME LD507

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Stewart

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $13,485,000 in general obligation bonds to fund LifeFlight of Maine emergency aviation infrastructure, with bonds limited to a 10-year term
  • Allocates $4,150,000 to assist hospitals in rebuilding helipads and $2,160,000 to establish refueling depots at hospitals and airports
  • Provides $5,000,000 for purchase of an emergency transport airplane and $875,000 to upgrade the statewide communication system
  • Funds replacement of 10 of 16 automated weather stations at hospitals, airports, and islands at a cost of $1,300,000
  • Requires voter approval through a statewide referendum in November, with bonds that are not issued within 5 years of ratification becoming deauthorized

Legislative Description

An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Fund LifeFlight of Maine

Bond Issues

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

Appropriations And Financial Affairs2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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