MaineProposed amendment would equip larger state buildings for emergencies
The proposed replacement would have the Bureau of General Services equip larger state buildings with emergency equipment, if funding is sufficient.
What it does
The Bureau would equip covered state buildings with a defibrillator and a kit for serious bleeding, if funding is sufficient. Building expenses would cover ongoing maintenance.
If appropriated money is not enough, the Bureau may accept available public or private funds to pay for the equipment.
Argument forStaff and visitors could find equipment nearby to help respond to cardiac arrest or serious bleeding.
Argument againstBuilding budgets could face ongoing costs to maintain the required emergency equipment.
More detail
The Bureau of General Services would ensure each covered building has at least one defibrillator and one bleeding control kit. A covered building is a nonresidential building owned or leased by the State and occupied by at least 50 executive branch employees doing their jobs. The kit must include basic bleeding-control supplies and instructions. The equipment requirement applies only if funding is sufficient. The building's operating expenses must include ongoing equipment maintenance. The amendment lists $52,500 for 2025–26 and $3,500 for 2026–27 for equipment purchases. The amendment lists equipment funding for 2025–26 and 2026–27. It states no other start date.
The Bureau of General Services may accept available public or private funds for the equipment requirement. The funds would support equipment in covered state buildings. This authority applies if appropriated funding is insufficient. This authority applies when appropriated funding is insufficient.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- 2025
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- Jun 11On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
- Jun 10Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 10PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Jun 9In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 9The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-309).Minor
- Jun 9Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Jun 9CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- Jun 9Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- Jun 9Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-309).Minor
- Jun 9Committee Amendment "A" (S-309) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Jun 9READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 9Report READ and ACCEPTED.
- Jun 6Reported Out - OTP-AM
- May 12Voted - OTP-AM
- May 12Work 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.
- Mar 11In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Mar 11The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.Minor
- Mar 11Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrenceIntroduced
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