LD1731

An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service

Vetoed·6/25/25
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Maine LD1731 enhances the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board's role in the Maine State Ferry Service's funding and operations.

Maine LD1731 mandates the Maine State Ferry Service to consult with the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on budgets, strategic planning, and major operational decisions. The board must review annual reports and provide feedback and recommendations. The board also conducts an annual review of the ferry service's performance and operations, submitting a report with recommendations to the Legislature by January 15th each year.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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16 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 15, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

LD 1731 In Senate, June 25, 2025, this Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the Senate proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" 16 and 16, accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill not become law and the VETO was SUSTAINED.

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

Taken from the table by the President