MaineAmendment would set aside $8 million for county jail operations
The amendment would provide $4 million to the County Jail Operations Fund in each of fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27.
What it does
The amendment would set aside $4 million for county jail operations in each of two budget years, for $8 million total.
Argument forThe funding could help support county jail operations by adding $4 million to the fund in each listed budget year.
Argument againstSetting aside General Fund money for jail operations could leave less available for other state needs.
More detail
The amendment would provide $4 million to the County Jail Operations Fund in each listed budget year. The money is for the County Jail Operations Fund. The funding is listed for fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27.
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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 12On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
- Jun 11Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 11PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Jun 11Ordered sent down forthwith.
- Jun 11Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-636), in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 11Committee Amendment "A" (H-636) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 11READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 11Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
- Jun 10Reported Out - OTP-AM
- Jun 10Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 10The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-636).Minor
- Jun 10Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Jun 10CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- May 14Voted - OTP-AM
- May 14Work 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 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrenceMinor
- Mar 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Mar 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Minor
- Mar 4Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed.Introduced
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