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ME LD788

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Pierce

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a goal for Maine to increase research and development spending as a percentage of gross domestic product to match the national average by 2030 and maintain that level thereafter

  • Requires the Maine Economic Growth Council to submit an annual accountability update by December 1st summarizing aggregate R&D investments and data on commercialization of laboratory-based innovation projects

  • Directs the accountability update to be submitted to the Governor and legislative committees overseeing research/economic development and appropriations/financial affairs

  • Authorizes the relevant legislative committees to report out legislation implementing recommendations or addressing issues identified in the annual update

  • Approved by the Governor on May 29, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 146

Legislative Description

An Act to Promote an Innovation-driven Economy by Increasing Research and Development Spending

Economic Development

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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