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failed · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 608: An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations And Changing Certain Provisions Of Law Necessary To The Proper Operations Of State Government

This bill (LD 608) is a procedural supplemental appropriations measure for Maine state government operations. It proposes additional funding allocations and minor legal changes required to maintain essential state functions, as stated in its summary. The bill does not specify particular programs or agencies affected, as it serves as a routine funding mechanism. It is categorized as a concept draft under legislative rules, not a substantive policy change. This type of bill typically ensures state agencies have necessary funds to operate without delays.
Drew Gattine (D)
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 780: An Act To Fund State Government

LD 780 is a concept draft proposing the state's general budget framework for fiscal year 2026. It outlines necessary appropriations and allocations to fund all state government operations, including departments, agencies, and services. The bill directly affects all state agencies and programs that rely on annual state budget funding. As a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, it serves as a preliminary framework for the full budget process, not a finalized spending plan.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOutlines appropriations framework for FY2026 state government funding, directly advancing budget process through general fund allocations.90% confidence
Peggy Rotundo (D)
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 1312: An Act To Provide A Source Of Revenue For School Construction And For The Land For Maine'S Future Trust Fund

This is a concept draft (not a final bill) proposing to explore potential revenue sources for two specific purposes: funding school construction projects and supporting the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund. The bill does not establish any new revenue mechanism or policy; it only directs the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs to study possible options. It directly affects future legislative decisions regarding state funding for public schools and land conservation. As a procedural concept draft under Joint Rule 208, it initiates a study process but does not change current law or create immediate funding.
Teresa Pierce (D)
failed · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1521: An Act To Require All State Agencies To Provide A Zero-Based Budget Once Every 10 Years

LD 1521 requires all Maine state agencies (including Executive, Legislative, and Judicial departments) to justify every program and activity from scratch using zero-based budgeting once every 10 years, starting with the 2027-28 fiscal budget. During non-zero-based years, agencies must submit budget recommendations including 5% and 10% funding reduction scenarios. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services must review state budget laws by January 2026 to enable this system and propose necessary statutory changes. This policy shifts budgeting from incremental adjustments to requiring full justification of all spending every decade.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires zero-based budgeting to justify all programs, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient state spending without direct tax changes.92% confidence
Jack Ducharme (R) · 7 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1739: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine'S Agricultural Sector, To Create An Agricultural Buildings Property Tax Exemption And To Direct The Department Of Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry To Study Barriers To Its Financial Assistance Programs And Study The Potential For A Common Application For Those Programs

LD 1739 authorizes a $55.6 million general fund bond issue to support Maine's agricultural sector. It allocates funds to specific programs: $25 million for the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, $5 million for an agricultural buildings property tax exemption (exempting qualifying structures from property taxes for 10 years), $5 million for the Business Recovery and Resilience Fund's agricultural subaccount, and $600,000 to create a common application for financial assistance programs. The bill also directs the Department of Agriculture to study barriers to its existing programs. The bond issue requires voter approval in a statewide election, with the question asking if residents support the $55.6 million bond for Maine's agricultural sector.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $55.6M bond issue with $5M property tax exemption for agricultural buildings, providing direct tax relief and funding for agricultural sector programs.95% confidence
Bill Pluecker (I) · 5 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 483: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Secure Prosperity For Maine Families And Businesses

LD 483 authorizes Maine to issue $300 million in state bonds, pending voter approval, to fund specific programs. The funds will be allocated as $125 million for the Maine State Housing Authority’s affordable housing tax credits, rural rental programs, and first-time homebuyer assistance, plus $175 million for new child care-public school partnerships (covering 100% of costs for children up to age 4) and residential water/sewer expansions (requiring 50% local matching funds). This bill directly affects low-income families accessing housing, parents seeking childcare, and homeowners in residential areas benefiting from infrastructure upgrades. The bonds must be repaid within 10 years, with unspent funds after that period used to retire other state debt.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $300M in bonds to fund housing, child care, and infrastructure programs, increasing public spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $175M for child care-public school partnerships covering ages 0-4, directly funding early education access and school readiness programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $125M specifically for affordable housing tax credits, rental programs, and homebuyer assistance under Maine State Housing Authority.95% confidence
Ryan Fecteau (D)
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 1424: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue For Investment In Workforce Housing And Raise Certain Income Eligibility Limits In The Affordable Homeownership Program

This bill authorizes a $10 million bond issue to fund workforce housing construction in Maine's federal opportunity zones, administered by the Maine State Housing Authority. It directly affects low-to-moderate income homebuyers in counties outside Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and York by raising the income eligibility limit for the Affordable Homeownership Program from 120% to 150% of area median income. The bill also requires projects to include leveraged funds and specifies that unspent bond proceeds after 10 years will retire general obligation bonds. The bond issue requires voter approval via referendum before implementation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $10M bond for workforce housing, increasing state funding for affordable housing program targeting low-to-moderate income households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $10M for workforce housing construction, raises income eligibility to 150% AMI for affordable homeownership, directly expanding access for low-to-moderate income buyers.95% confidence
Mattie Daughtry (D) · 4 co-sponsors
failed · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1775: An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of A Revenue Bond To Upgrade County Jails To Meet The Corrections Needs Of Maine'S Counties

This bill authorizes Maine's Finance Authority to issue $87 million in revenue bonds to fund upgrades at county jails and short-term holding facilities (detaining adults for up to 72 hours pending trial or for sentences under 72 hours). The bonds, not considered state debt, must be repaid by 2036 using 50% from spirit sales revenue and 50% from opioid settlement funds. Funds will specifically upgrade facilities to accommodate individuals with substance use disorders and support their treatment, while also addressing potential funding gaps for jails. The bill targets all county jails and holding facilities across Maine, with allocations based on jail population.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $87M to upgrade jails for substance use disorder treatment, directly supporting rehabilitation programs within criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $87M for jail upgrades to support substance use disorder treatment using opioid settlement funds, directly advancing healthcare services for this condition.92% confidence
Jack Ducharme (R) · 9 co-sponsors
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 25: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Wastewater Treatment Facility Planning And Construction Of Infrastructure Projects

LD 25 authorizes Maine to issue up to $50 million in state bonds to fund grants for municipalities, quasi-municipal entities, and unorganized townships. The funds will specifically support wastewater treatment facility planning and construction projects focused on managing and disposing of wastewater sludge or biosolids. The bond issue requires voter approval through a statewide referendum, with the question asking whether to accept the $50 million bond for these grants. If approved, the funds must be spent within 10 years for the designated infrastructure projects, with unspent balances lapsing to retire other state bonds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $50M bond for wastewater infrastructure grants, funding essential public service without immediate tax increase per bond issuance requirements.85% confidence
Stacy Brenner (D)
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 507: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Lifeflight Of Maine

LD 507 authorizes Maine to issue $13.485 million in state bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for LifeFlight of Maine, a statewide emergency medical transport service. The bond proceeds would directly support specific projects: $4.15 million for hospital helipad repairs, $2.16 million for refueling depots, $875,000 for communication system upgrades, $1.3 million for weather stations, and $5 million for a new airplane. These investments aim to improve safety and access to critical emergency medical services by upgrading aviation infrastructure. The bond issue requires voter approval via referendum in the next November election, with the funds becoming available only if approved.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $13.485M in bonds to fund LifeFlight infrastructure, directly increasing state budget allocation for critical public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $13.485M in bonds for LifeFlight of Maine's emergency medical transport infrastructure, directly improving access to critical healthcare services and safety.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds transportation infrastructure (helipads, depots, communication systems) for emergency medical transport service, directly advancing transportation safety and access via bond-funded projects.90% confidence
Trey Stewart (R) · 9 co-sponsors
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 506: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue For Research And Development And Commercialization

LD 506 proposes a $50 million general fund bond issue to fund research and commercialization projects. It would provide competitive grants to Maine-based public and private institutions for technological innovation in targeted sectors like biomedical tech, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing, requiring at least a one-to-one match of private or federal funds. The bond proceeds must be spent under the direction of the Department of Economic and Community Development, specifically through the Office of Innovation. The bond issue requires voter approval via referendum, as specified in the bill.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $50M general fund bond for R&D grants, directly allocating state budget resources to economic development programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRenewable energy explicitly listed as a targeted sector for $50M bond funding, directly supporting clean energy innovation and commercialization.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $50M for tech R&D grants in biomedical, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors, directly advancing technological innovation through competitive funding.95% confidence
Teresa Pierce (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 363: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Create The School Capital Improvement Fund

LD 363 would authorize Maine to issue General Fund bonds to create the School Capital Improvement Fund. This fund would provide financial assistance to public school districts for renovating or replacing aging school facilities, subject to eligibility criteria like facility condition and age. School districts would receive state funds on a one-to-one matching basis, meaning they must contribute an equal amount from their own resources. The bill establishes a specific mechanism to fund capital improvements directly through state bonds rather than general appropriations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes general fund bonds to create a school infrastructure fund, increasing state budget allocation for essential education capital projects through debt financing.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes state funding for school facility upgrades with matching requirement, directly advancing K-12 infrastructure needs through dedicated capital improvement fund.95% confidence
Anne Carney (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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