LD483

An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Secure Prosperity for Maine Families and Businesses

Failed·4/29/26
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Authorizes a $300 million bond issue to fund affordable housing, child care partnerships, and public water and sewer expansion.

The bill authorizes the issuance of $300 million in bonds to support affordable housing initiatives, including the State's tax credit for affordable housing, the Maine State Housing Authority's rural affordable housing rental program, and the first-time homebuyer program. It also funds child care-public school partnerships and child care-private industry partnerships, both requiring a 100% match, and expands residential public water and sewer systems with a 50% local match requirement. The bond proceeds must be ratified by a statewide election.

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Calendar

Mar 26

2:30 PM

Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

The Bill was in the possession of the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Joint

Carry Over Approved

Jun 25, 2025

House

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