LD 1585 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve, To Direct The Maine State Housing Authority To Amend Its Rules Governing The Fuel Assistance Program Regarding Benefit Payments For Wood Fuel

This bill directs the Maine State Housing Authority to change its rules for the state's fuel assistance program. It requires that payments for wood fuel be made directly to vendors before the wood is delivered to households, rather than to recipients. This change affects low-income households in Maine who use wood for heating and receive fuel assistance benefits. The policy update ensures vendors receive payment upfront, streamlining the process for wood fuel deliveries under the program.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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14
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
May 29, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP/OTP
legislature
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed.
lower
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