LD852

An Act to Reduce the Property Tax Burden by Adequately Funding County Jail Operations

Failed·4/29/26
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Amends laws to enhance county jail operations funding and standards compliance.

This bill amends the laws governing county jail operations by increasing state funding for the County Jail Operations Fund. It mandates that beginning July 1, 2025, and prior to July 1, 2026, state funding must be appropriated annually for the fund in the amount of $25,445,838 plus any additional amount the Legislature may appropriate. Beginning July 1, 2026, state funding must be appropriated annually for the fund in an amount equal to 20% of the total General Fund.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 28, 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.

Jun 12, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence