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ME LD1156
ME LD1156An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation
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Introduced
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Passed
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation Preamble. Two thirds of both Houses of the Legislature deeming it necessary in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14 to authorize the issuance of bonds on behalf of the State of Maine to provide funds as described in this Act,
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a $30 million general fund bond issue to promote the design, development, and maintenance of nonmotorized, motorized, and multi-use trails for outdoor recreation and active transportation across Maine. The bond proceeds will be managed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and disbursed through a competitive grant process to municipalities, other government entities, and nonprofit organizations. The bill outlines specific requirements for the grants, including minimum matching contributions, prioritization of sustainable and accessible trail projects, and coordination with the Department of Transportation's active transportation plan. The bond issuance is contingent on voter ratification in a statewide referendum.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Jess Fay (D)*,
Rick Bennett (I),
Russell Black (R),
Rachel Henderson (R),
Henry Ingwersen (D),
Amy Kuhn (D),
Scott Landry (D),
Sawin Millett (R),
Bill Pluecker (I),
Michael Soboleski (R),
Last Action
Enacted, Apr 22, 2024 (on 04/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1156&snum=131 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0728&item=3&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN115603.pdf |
| House: C-A (H-937) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0728&item=2&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-937) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN115602.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0728&item=1&snum=131 |
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