LD487

Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor

Failed·5/29/25
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Directs the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to apply for federal funding to identify a rail corridor from Portland to Orono as an.

This resolve directs the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to apply for federal funding to identify the rail corridor extending from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville, and Bangor to Orono as an intercity passenger rail corridor. The application must be made during the 2025 application period. The resolve emphasizes the urgency of this action to ensure the corridor's identification and development.

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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17 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

1:01 PM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

May 29, 2025

Senate

Motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook moved to INDEFINITELY POSTPONE Bill and it's accompanying papers. FAILED

May 29, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 266 Yeas 13 - Nays 22 - Excused 0 - Absent 0