LD995

An Act to Provide Funding for Low-income Electric Ratepayer Assistance

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Provides one-time funds for low-income electric ratepayer assistance in Maine for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27.

This bill allocates funds for low-income electric ratepayer assistance in Maine. It provides one-time funds of $7,500,000 for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The funds are intended to assist low-income households, defined as those with income no more than 150% of the federal poverty level. The bill amends existing law to include this new funding allocation.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #100

120 Yea

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26 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

10:00 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 6, 2025

Senate

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