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An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing State Police Patrol and Policing Services

Failed·4/29/26
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Funding for State Police positions to enhance public safety in rural Maine counties.

This bill allocates funds to the Department of Public Safety to support State Police positions in rural counties. It provides funding for State Trooper and State Police Corporal positions, along with related costs, to improve public safety and assist county sheriff departments. The funding is intended to enhance patrols in Aroostook, Somerset, Franklin, and Androscoggin counties.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #106

117 Yea

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26 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

May 13, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required