Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1673
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ROBERTS, BALDACCI

Legislative Document
No. 1673
H.P. 1108
House of Representatives, April 17, 2025
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of 
Economic Impact Statements in the Legislative Process
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DUCHARME of 
Madison, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this resolve establishes a pilot project to facilitate the inclusion of economic 
impact statements in the legislative process; and
Whereas, the pilot project must be initiated before the 90-day period expires in order 
that the pilot project may begin in time for the next legislative session; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Economic impact statement pilot project established. Resolved: That 
the Legislative Council and the University of Maine System shall establish and implement 
a pilot project to facilitate the inclusion of economic impact statements in the legislative 
process as described in this resolve.
Sec. 2. Legislative Council to issue request for proposals for economic 
impact statement model. Resolved: That, by July 15, 2025, the Legislative Council 
shall issue a request for proposals to procure an economic impact statement model to be 
used in a pilot project to analyze legislation during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd 
Legislature. The economic impact statement model selected by the Legislative Council 
must consider, but is not limited to, the direct and indirect or secondary economic and 
demographic effects related to the legislation, including its effect on jobs, investment, 
income, gross domestic product, taxes and attraction of workers.  The Legislative Council 
shall consult with the University of Maine System when developing the request for 
proposals. The economic impact statement model must be completed by December 3, 2025.
Sec. 3. University of Maine System to oversee a pilot project to facilitate 
inclusion of economic impact statements in legislative process. Resolved: That, 
upon completion of the economic impact statement model under section 2, but no later than 
the commencement of the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, the University 
of Maine System shall establish and implement a pilot project to facilitate the inclusion of 
economic impact statements in the legislative process in order to provide information about 
the economic impacts of legislation and to ascertain how legislation relates to the State's 
prosperity, productivity and competitiveness.
The University of Maine System, in coordination with the Legislative Council, shall 
select at least 3 pieces of legislation in each of the following subject areas to be analyzed 
using the economic impact statement model: taxation, housing, health care, energy and 
education.  The University of Maine System and the Legislative Council shall prioritize 
legislation that enacts or amends employment, labor or taxation laws; creates a new 
workforce program; or significantly affects employers, employees or the state economy.  
The analysis of the economic impact using an economic impact statement model must be 
in addition to any fiscal impact statement that is prepared.
Sec. 4. Report by University of Maine System. Resolved: That, no later than 
days following adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, 
the University of Maine System shall submit a written report on the pilot project established 
pursuant to section 3 detailing the effectiveness of the inclusion of economic impact 
statements in the legislative process to the Legislative Council.
Sec. 5. Recommendation for future legislation.  Resolved: That, following 
receipt and review of the report required in section 4, the Legislative Council shall 
determine whether to expand the use of economic impact statements in the legislative 
process and make that recommendation, including suggested legislation, for presentation 
to the Legislative Council of the 133rd Legislature no later than November 4, 2026.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve establishes a pilot project to facilitate the inclusion of economic impact 
statements in the legislative process.