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ME LD995

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sachs

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines "low-income household" for electricity assistance purposes as households with income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level

  • Appropriates $7,500,000 in General Fund money for fiscal year 2025-26 for low-income electric ratepayer assistance

  • Appropriates an additional $7,500,000 in General Fund money for fiscal year 2026-27 for the same purpose

  • Funds are designated as one-time allocations administered through the Maine State Housing Authority's Low-income Home Energy Assistance program

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide Funding for Low-income Electric Ratepayer Assistance

Sales And Use Tax

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

Energy, Utilities And Technology3/11/2025

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