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ME LD560

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Bailey

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $75,000,000 in general obligation bonds backed by the full faith and credit of Maine, with a maximum term of 10 years

  • Funds would be administered by the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future as grants to county, municipal, and tribal governments, as well as regional councils

  • Grants support coastal climate resiliency improvements and engineered beach upgrades

  • Requires voter approval through a statewide referendum in November following passage by the Legislature

  • Bonds must be issued within 5 years of ratification or become deauthorized, with the Legislature able to grant one 5-year extension

Legislative Description

An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Improve Coastal Climate Resiliency

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 Affairs2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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