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ME LD690

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Pierce

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund Maine State Housing Authority programs, with bonds maturing within 10 years

  • Allocates $35,000,000 to the rural affordable housing rental program and $35,000,000 to the low-income housing tax credit program

  • Provides $15,000,000 for the affordable homeownership program and $15,000,000 for home accessibility and repair grants and loans

  • Requires 20% of funding for the rural rental, low-income housing tax credit, and homeownership programs to support projects using modular construction

  • Must be approved by voters in a statewide November referendum before taking effect

Legislative Description

An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Provide Funding for Affordable and Low-income Housing Programs

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 Affairs2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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