LD901

Resolve, Directing the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority to Take Appropriate Actions to Identify Opportunities for the Beneficial Reuse of the Buildings and Land Commonly Known as the Bangor Mall

Complete·6/3/25

Directs the Maine State Housing Authority to purchase and convert the Bangor Mall into affordable housing units.

This resolve directs the Maine State Housing Authority to negotiate the purchase of the Bangor Mall, a property in the City of Bangor. If a purchase agreement is not reached, the Authority is authorized to use eminent domain. The resolve also proposes the creation of the Bangor Mall Housing Authority to manage the property, with specific appointment rules for its commissioners. The Authority must submit a report detailing the costs of converting the mall into affordable housing units and the terms for existing commercial tenants.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #277

76 Yea

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61 Nay

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

FINALLY PASSED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.