Establishes a Ferry Oversight Committee to ensure accountability and transparency in ferry operations.
The bill creates the Ferry Oversight Committee, an independent body tasked with continuous oversight of ferry operations and Maine State Ferry Service. The committee includes members from the Senate, House, Maine State Ferry Advisory Board, and experts in infrastructure, emergency services, economic development, and education. Members serve staggered terms, with legislative members' terms aligning with their legislative terms. The committee reviews ferry operation proposals and assesses the impact of service changes on education, emergency services, and island communities.
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