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ME LD1997
ME LD1997An Act to Authorize Issuance of Securities to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities
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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the use of securities issued for the purposes of planning, purchasing, financing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, furnishing, equipping, improving, extending, enlarging and consolidating new and existing facilities and projects relating to the judicial branch to include facilities in Cumberland, Franklin, Penobscot and Sagadahoc counties.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Maine Court Facilities Authority to issue up to $205 million in additional securities to fund court facility improvements and consolidation projects in five counties: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Penobscot, and Somerset. The securities can be used for a comprehensive range of activities including planning, purchasing, financing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, furnishing, equipping, improving, extending, enlarging, and consolidating both new and existing judicial branch facilities. This legislation expands upon previous authorization by adding Cumberland, Franklin, Penobscot, and Sagadahoc counties to the list of eligible locations for court facility modernization. The bill represents an investment in improving and potentially consolidating court infrastructure across these Maine counties, with the goal of enhancing the efficiency and functionality of the judicial branch facilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1997&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (S-497) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN199702.pdf |
| Senate: C-A (S-497) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0810&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN199701.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0810&item=1&snum=132 |
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