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ME LD1569

ME LD1569
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Economic and Community Development to Form a Stakeholder Group to Analyze and Improve Home Repair Funding Programs in the State


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Introduced
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

This resolve directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to establish a stakeholder group to analyze existing efforts to fund home repair programs and provide general funding for homeowners in need of home repairs. The group will review current programs, identify gaps in funding and propose strategies to improve the availability and effectiveness of these programs. The department will submit a report with the stakeholder group's recommendations and proposed legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development by December 3, 2025. The joint standing committee may submit a bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to establish a comprehensive stakeholder group focused on analyzing and improving home repair funding programs in the state. The stakeholder group will include representatives from various organizations such as the Maine State Housing Authority, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, municipal associations, community action agencies, contractors, and health and human services. The group's responsibilities include conducting a thorough review of existing home repair funding programs, collecting and analyzing data on program effectiveness, identifying funding gaps and access barriers (especially for low-income, elderly, and rural homeowners), exploring innovative funding mechanisms, evaluating best practices from other jurisdictions, soliciting public input, and assessing the broader impacts of delayed home repairs. By December 3, 2025, the group will submit a detailed report to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development, which may then propose legislation in the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature. The bill aims to enhance the availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of home repair funding programs to better support homeowners in need.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 04/30/2025)

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