ME LD958

Prohibits the State of Maine from taking land for public uses through eminent domain within Passamaquoddy Indian territory, Penobscot Indian territory, Houlton Band Trust Land, and Mi'kmaq Nation Trust Land

Removes existing statutory provisions that allowed takings on tribal reservations if the state found "no reasonably feasible alternative" and required substitute land or compensation

Preserves federal eminent domain authority over tribal lands, with proceeds required to be reinvested in replacement lands within 2 years

Requires written certification of agreement from tribal chiefs of each affected tribe (Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, and Mi'kmaq Nation) within 120 days of legislative adjournment for the respective provisions to take effect

Takes effect 150 days after adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, contingent on tribal consent