LD1579

An Act to Abolish School Budget Referenda

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Maine LD1579 would abolish the requirement for voters to validate a regional school unit budget at a referendum.

Maine LD1579 would eliminate the need for voters to validate a regional school unit budget at a referendum. The bill amends various sections of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated to remove the requirement for budget validation referendums. It also modifies the procedures for budget approval, transfers between budget cost center lines, and special budget meetings. The changes aim to streamline the budget process for regional school units, allowing for more efficient budget management without the need for voter approval at each stage.

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Calendar

May 9, 2025

10:30 AM

Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 14, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 12, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 9, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held