Authorizes a $40,000,000 bond issue to support Maine's agricultural and forestry sectors.

This bill authorizes the issuance of $40,000,000 in bonds to support Maine's agricultural and forestry sectors. The proceeds will fund various programs, including the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program, the Dairy Improvement Fund, the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program, and the Maine Healthy Soils Program. The bond issue requires voter approval in a statewide election. If approved, the bonds will be issued under the direction of the Governor and managed by the Treasurer of State.

Authorizes a $40,000,000 bond issue to support Maine's agricultural and forestry sectors.

This bill authorizes the issuance of $40,000,000 in bonds to support Maine's agricultural and forestry sectors. The proceeds will fund various programs, including the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program, the Dairy Improvement Fund, the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program, and the Maine Healthy Soils Program. The bond issue requires voter approval in a statewide election. If approved, the bonds will be issued under the direction of the Governor and managed by the Treasurer of State.