MaineMaine commission reviews community association rules if study funding arrives
If enough approved outside contributions fully fund the study within 30 days, a Maine commission will review association laws and report recommendations by December 1, 2026.
What it does
A commission will study Maine's condominium and other community ownership associations if enough approved outside funding arrives within 30 days. It must report its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026.
Argument forThe study could help lawmakers consider better rules by reviewing state laws, court cases, and how other states address community association problems.
Argument againstThe study could be stopped before it begins if enough approved outside contributions are not received within 30 days.
More detail
The law provides for a commission to study Maine's community ownership associations and report its findings and recommendations. The 12 members include lawmakers and representatives of legal, real estate, municipal, lending, and community ownership groups. The commission may not meet or incur expenses unless enough contributions to fully fund the study are received within 30 days after the resolve takes effect. The Legislative Council must approve all funding under its policies. Appointments are due within 30 days after the resolve takes effect. The report is due by December 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 16Signed by Governor Janet MillsBecame Law
- Apr 14FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.Major
- Apr 14Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Apr 14FINALLY PASSED.Passed 2nd Chamber
- Apr 14ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Apr 14The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-716) thereto.Minor
- Apr 14Sent down for concurrence.
- Apr 14PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-716) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.Minor
- Apr 14Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-716) thereto ADOPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.Minor
- Apr 14On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-716) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) READ and ADOPTED
- Apr 14On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) was ADOPTED.Minor
- Apr 14On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) in concurrence.Minor
- Apr 14On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 27On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence.
- May 27Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- May 27FINALLY PASSED.Passed 1st Chamber
- May 22In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- May 22The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122).Minor
- May 22Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
- May 22Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) was READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- May 22The Bill was READ ONCE.Minor
- May 22On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
- May 22Reports READ.
- May 21Sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- May 21Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122)Minor
- May 21Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- May 21Bill READ ONCEMinor
- May 21On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) Report ACCEPTED.
- May 21Reports Read
- May 20Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM
- Apr 1Voted - Divided Report
- Apr 1Work Session Held
- Mar 21CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Feb 25In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Feb 25The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Minor
- Feb 25Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrenceIntroduced
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