MaineProposal would use bonds to help districts improve school buildings
The proposal would authorize a bond to help eligible Maine school districts renovate or replace school facilities if they provide matching funds.
What it does
The proposal would authorize a General Fund bond to create a school building fund. Eligible districts could use its money to renovate or replace a facility if they provide an equal match.
Argument forBond money could help eligible districts renovate or replace school buildings that are old or in poor condition.
Argument againstA district might be unable to provide an equal match, which could limit its access to money for needed building work.
More detail
The proposal would authorize a General Fund bond issue to create a school building fund. Any school district could use the fund for renovation or replacement of a school facility; eligibility could depend on factors such as the facility's age and condition. A school district would need to meet eligibility criteria and provide matching funds.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD).Died
- 2025
- Jun 25Carry Over Approved
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- Mar 21CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Jan 30Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 30, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2Introduced
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