MaineState court administrator would assess Rumford courthouse and report needed work
The State Court Administrator would review the whole Rumford Courthouse and report by February 1, 2027, on needed work to maintain and expand both courts’ services.
What it does
The State Court Administrator would review the entire Rumford Courthouse, including areas used by the courts, town, county, and other groups, then report needed work and its cost and timeline.
The amendment lists $25,000 in one-time funding for the courthouse inspection and evaluation in fiscal year 2025–26.
Argument forA full building review could help identify safety and access problems and show what is needed to keep both courts operating.
Argument againstThe $25,000 study may take money from other court needs, while its report would only recommend work rather than complete it.
More detail
The State Court Administrator would inspect and evaluate the Rumford Courthouse and report findings. The review would cover the entire building at 145 Congress Street in Rumford, including space used by the courts, town, county, and other organizations. The report would be due by February 1, 2027.
The Judicial Department would receive $25,000 for the inspection and evaluation. The funding is listed for the Judicial Department’s Supreme, Superior and District Courts. The funding is for costs associated with inspecting and evaluating the building. The funding is listed for fiscal year 2025–26.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- 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 5On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence.
- Jun 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 4FINALLY PASSED.Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 3Reported Out - OTP-AM
- Jun 3Ordered sent down forthwith.
- Jun 3Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-450), in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 3Committee Amendment "A" (H-450) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Minor
- Jun 3READ ONCE.Minor
- Jun 3Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
- Jun 3Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Jun 3The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-450).Minor
- Jun 3Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Jun 3CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- Apr 8Voted - OTP-AM
- Apr 8Work 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 14The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.Minor
- Mar 14Received by the Clerk of the House on March 14, 2025.Introduced
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