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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides an additional $1,000,000 each year in ongoing funding to contract with nonprofit organizations that provide statewide hunger relief services.
AI Summary
This bill provides ongoing state funding to support hunger prevention efforts in Maine by allocating $1,000,000 annually from the General Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The funding will be used by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to contract with nonprofit organizations that provide statewide hunger relief services. This appropriation aims to support organizations working to address food insecurity across the state, ensuring that these critical services have consistent financial support to help vulnerable populations access necessary nutrition resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Annie Graham (D)*,
Dan Ankeles (D),
Holly Eaton (D),
Henry Ingwersen (D),
Adam Lee (D),
Cameron Reny (D),
Dan Shagoury (D),
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. (on 06/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=415&snum=132 |
| House: C-A (H-42) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0269&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-42) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN041502.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN041501.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0269&item=1&snum=132 |
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