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ME LD275

ME LD275
An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
03/11/2025
Passed
03/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act to Make Supplemental Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state departments and institutions will become due and payable immediately; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

AI Summary

This bill makes several supplemental allocations and financial adjustments for various state government departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, primarily using the Highway Fund. The bill includes specific funding provisions for the Department of Public Safety, the Secretary of State's Department, and the Department of Transportation. For the Department of Public Safety, the bill provides funding for reclassifying positions and adjusting personnel services. The Secretary of State's Department receives allocations for technology costs, postage expenses, position reclassifications, and increased contract expenses for issuing driver's licenses and state identification credentials. The Department of Transportation makes a one-time reduction in Personal Services funding based on anticipated vacancies and redirects $15 million to Capital Expenditures. Additionally, the bill includes two carrying provisions that allow the State Controller to carry forward up to $9 million for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles modernization project and new license plate general issue project, and an additional $2.5 million for continuing modernization of systems and services. Due to the emergency clause in the preamble, the bill will take effect immediately upon approval, ensuring that necessary state government operations and financial adjustments can proceed without delay.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor's Action: Emergency Signed, Mar 21, 2025 (on 03/21/2025)

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