An Act To Provide Regional Support To Deliver State And Federal Programs To Cities And Towns In The State

This bill requires regional planning commissions and councils in Maine to provide technical assistance to local cities and towns for accessing state and federal housing and economic development programs. It mandates these regional bodies to create and maintain detailed maps of infrastructure, zoning, and wildlife habitats to support regional housing goals. Additionally, the legislation directs these entities to build a central database using data from various agencies to track homelessness, fuel assistance, and other demographic information. Finally, the bill obligates regional groups to collaborate with municipalities to monitor progress toward statewide housing production targets.