An Act to Authorize
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 2094
Committee Amendment CA_A_H922 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f\ " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094, "An Act to Authorize
a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the followiag:
An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Support Maine s Agricultural and
Forestry Sectors, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Public Water and Public Sewer
Systems, Housing, Culverts, the University of Maine System, Transportation
Infrastructure and Court Facilities'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'PART A
Sec.A-1. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $45,000,000 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of the fall faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the original issue of the bonds.
Sec. A-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure that an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, the date of sale
and the date when payable,
Sec. A-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypotiiecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in fhis Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at fhe completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
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Sec. A-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
Sec. A-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under fhe direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
DEPARTMENT OF AGMCULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund
Provides funds to strengthen the State's agricultural, food and forest products economy
and expand infrastructure investments in. the agricultural, food and forest products
economy pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Tide 7, section 320-A, iacluding
$12,000,000 for activities of the fund pertaining to forestry, $4,000,000 for activities of
the fund pertaining to milk producers and $10,500,000 for activities of the fund
pertaining to agriculture other than the activities of milk producers.
Total $26,500,000
Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program
Provides funds to support the activities of the program pursuant to the Maine Revised
Statutes, Title 7, section 220-A,
Total $4,000,000
Maine Healthy Soils Program
Provides funds to support the activities of the program pursuant to the Mame Revised
Statutes, Title 12, section 352.
Total $4,000,000
Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program
Provides funds to support the activities of the program pursuant to fhe Maine Revised
Statutes, Title 7, section 164.
Total $5,000,000
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE
0 Dairy Improvement Fund
Provides foods to support the activities of the fund pursuant to fhe Maine Revised
Statutes, Title 10, section 1023-P.
Total $3,000,000
Improvements to Loggmg and Fishing Enterprises Loan Fund
Provides funds to support the activities of the fund pursuant to the Maine Revised
Statutes, Title 10, section 1023-Q.
Total $2,500,000
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Sec. A-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify the issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. A-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. A-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining unissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. A-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Part by voting on the following question:
"Do you favor a $45,000,000 bond issue to support the agricultural and
forestry sectors in Maine?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shaU
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation aU
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum,
PART B
Sec. B-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $20,000,000 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the original issue of the bonds.
Sec. B-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure fhat an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, the date of sale
and the date when payable.
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COMMFTTEB AMENDMENT "M " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094
Sec. B-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of fhe Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in this Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
Sec. B-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
See. B-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Wastewater treatment facility planning and construction grants
Provides funds for grants to assist municipalities, quasi-municipal entities and
unorganized townships with wastewater treatment facility plarmmg and construction of
infrastructure projects facilitating proper management and disposal ofwastewater sludge
orbiosolids.
Total $20,000,000
See. B-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify the issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. B-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. B-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, wifhia 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining unissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. B-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of fhis Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on. fhe acceptance or rejection of this Part by voting on the following question:
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"Do you favor a $20,000,000 bond issue for grants to assist municipalities,
quasi-muoicipal entities and unorgamzed townships with wastewater
treatment facility planning and construction of infrastructure projects
facilitating proper management and disposal of wastewater sludge or
biosolids?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days aflter the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and fumaish to each city, town and plantation all
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.
PART C
Sec. C-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on. behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $20,000,000 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the original issue of the bonds.
Sec. C-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure that an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, the date of sale
and the date when payable.
Sec. C-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in this Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
Sec. C-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
Sec. C-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
New programs
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COiMMTTTEE AMENDMENT "/-t" to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094
Provides $20,000,000 for expansion of public water and public sewer systems in areas
zoned for residential use with a 100% local match requirement,
Total $20,000,000
Sec. C-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify the issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. C-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward, Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. C-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining unissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. C-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Part by voting on the following question:
"Do you favor a $20,000,000 bond issue to support the expansion of
residential public water and public sewer systems with a 100% local match
requirement?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation aU
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.
PART D
Sec. D-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $20,000,000 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of the fall faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the original issue offhe bonds.
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Sec. D-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure fhat an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, the date of sale
and the date when payable.
Sec. D-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction. of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in fhis Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation, bonds .
Sec. D-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
Sec. D-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of fhe bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under fhe direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Ongoing programs
Provides $15,000,000 for the authority's rural affordable housing rental program and
$5,000,000 for a pilot program supporting the construction of new homes in mobile
home parks through infill, expansion or new development, with restrictive covenants on
the newly created units to ensure affordability,
Total $20,000,000
Sec. D-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify the issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. D-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. D-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining unissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. D-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The
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municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rej ection of this Part by voting on the following question:
"Do you favor a $20,000,000 bond issue to support the Maine State Housing
Authority's rural affordable housing rental program and a pilot program supporting
the construction of new homes in mobile home parks?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation. all
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.
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Sec. E-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $ 15,000,000 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of fhe full faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the original issue of the bonds.
Sec. E-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure that an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, fhe date of sale
and the date when payable.
Sec. E-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in this Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
Sec. E-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity,
Sec. E-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMOTEE AMENDMENT "/-^" to H.P. 1409, L.D, 2094
Provides funds for a competitive grant program that matches local funding for the
upgrade of municipal culverts at stream crossings in order to improve fish and wildlife
habitats and increase community safety. Eligible project sponsors include local
governments, municipal conservation commissions, soil and water conservation districts
and private nonprofit organizations. A proposal for funding &om an eligible project
sponsor must include a map and summary of the proposed project, describing:
1. Contribution to competitive grant program goals. The extent to which the
proposed project allows commumties to more effectively prepare for stoim and flood
events and advances the goals of restoring habitat for fish, including sea-run fish and native
brook trout, and wildlife, includmg:
A. The priority status of the culvert to be upgraded or replaced for native brook trout
and sea-run fish restoration, based on available stream survey data, statewide
prioritization for aquatic connectivity and presence in priority watersheds of salmon,
alewives and other diadromous fishes;
B. The extent to which the proposed project meets the Department of Transportation
design standard of at least 1.2 times the stream's bankfull width, with a natural stream
bottom or embedded structure, and meets or exceeds the Department of
Transportation's 50-year flood standard;
C. The degree of urgency of the proposed project, including whether a culvert is at
high risk of failure due to age or location within a watershed or reach with high flood
risk or severe flood history; and
D. The expected contribution to reducing the frequency or severity of flooding to
upstream and downstream communities and improving storm water management
within the proposed project area.
The description must include confirmation, that the culvert proposed for upgrade or
replacement is on a municipal road, not a state road or private road; and
2. Cost-effectiveness. The extent to which the proposed project represents an efficient
and cost-effective investment, including the proportion of total project funding that wiU be
provided from other sources and the potential avoided costs associated with the proposed
project. Funds may not be used to cover all of the costs associated with a proposed project,
Total $15,000,000
See. E-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify the issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. E-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds,
Sec. E-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of radfication of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
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COMMFTTEE AMENDMENT « h " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094
the period for issuing any remaining uaissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. E-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Part by voting on the following question:
"Do you favor a $15,000,000 bond issue to match local funding for the
upgrade of municipal culverts at stream crossings in order to enhance and
restore rivers, streams and fish and wildlife habitats and to allow
communities to better prepare for extreme storms and floods?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation. shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim, the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation aU
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.
PART F
See. F-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $ 18,522,412 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of fhe full faith and credit of the State, The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years firom the date of the original issue of the bonds.
See. F-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure that an account of each bondis kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, the date of sale
and fhe date when payable,
Sec. F-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in this Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
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Sec. F-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
Sec. F-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
Provides funds, to be matched by private and other funds, to strengthen the universities'
fiscal positions through reductions in vacant and underutilized space across the campuses
of the University of Maine System to improve student recruitment and retention and
public safety and reduce ongoing operation and maintenance costs and energy usage.
Projects must be aligned with the universities' respective capital plans and the University
of Maine System's and the State's strategic plans and approved consistent with the
policies of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maiue System.
Total $18,522,412
Sec. F-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify the issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. F-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. F-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining urdssued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
See. F-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Part by voting on the following question:
"Do you favor an $18,522,412 bond issue, to be matched by private and
other {voids, for the removal of vacant and undemtilized buildmgs across
Maine's public universities to improve student recruitment and retention
9 and public safety and reduce ongoing operating and maintenance costs and
energy usage?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on fhis question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
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in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.
PART G
Sec. G-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under fhe
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $65,000,000 for the purposes described m section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the origmal issue of fhe bonds.
Sec. G-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure that an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, fhe date of sale
and the date when payable.
Sec. G-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of fhe sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in this Part. Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
Sec. G-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
Sec. G-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forfh in this section,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Provides funds to construct, reconstruct or rehabilitate Priority 1, Priority 2 and Priority
3 state highways under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 73, subsection 7
and associated improvements, for the department's municipal partnership initiative and
to replace and rehabilitate bridges.
Total $60,000,000
Provides funds for facilities or equipment related to ports, harbors, marine transportation,
aviation, freight and passenger railroads, transit and bicycle and pedestrian trails that
preserve public safety or otherwise have demonstrated high transportation economic
value, including property acquisition.
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COMMnTEE AMENDMENT 'H-" to H.P, 1409, L.D. 2094
Total $5,000,000
Sec. G-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify fhe issuance of fhe bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. G-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. G-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining unissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. G-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in the month of November following passage of this Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rejection of this Part by votiag on the following question:
"Do you favor a $65,000,000 bond issue for reconstruction and
rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities or equipment
related to ports, harbors, marine transportation, aviation, freight and
passenger railroads, transit and bicycle and pedestrian trails, to be used to
match an estimated $ 164,450,000 in federal and other funds?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature. The Governor shall review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.
PART H
Sec. H-l. Authorization of bonds. The Treasurer of State is authorized, under the
direction of the Governor, to issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the State in an
amount not exceeding $4,000,000 for the purposes described in section 5 of this Part. The
bonds are a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State. The bonds may not run for a
period longer than 10 years from the date of the original issue of the bonds.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
I ^ COMMHTEE AMENDMENT "/-|" to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094
Sec. H-2. Records of bonds issued; Treasurer of State. The Treasurer of State
shall ensure that an account of each bond is kept showing the number of the bond, the name
of the successful bidder to whom sold, the amount received for the bond, the date of sale
and fhe date when payable.
Sec. H-3. Sale; how negotiated; proceeds appropriated. The Treasurer of State
may negotiate the sale of the bonds by direction of the Governor, but no bond may be
loaned, pledged or hypothecated on behalf of the State. The proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, which must be held by the Treasurer of State and paid by the Treasurer of State
upon warrants drawn by the State Controller, are appropriated solely for the purposes set
forth in this Part, Any unencumbered balances remaining at the completion of the project
in this Part lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of
general obligation bonds.
Sec. H-4. Interest and debt retirement. The Treasurer of State shall pay interest
due or accruing on any bonds issued under this Part and all sums coming due for payment
of bonds at maturity.
Sec. H-5. Disbursement of bond proceeds from General Fund bond issue.
The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized under this Part must be expended as
designated in the following schedule under the direction and supervision of the agencies
and entities set forth in this section.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Provides funds for the design, construction, equipping and furnishing of a courthouse
facility of approximately 5,000 square feet in the Town of Newport, including related
site improvements.
Total $4,000,000
See. H-6. Contingent upon ratification of bond issue. Sections 1 to 5 do not
become effective unless the people of the State ratify fhe issuance of the bonds as set forth
in this Part.
Sec. H-7. Appropriation balances at year-end. At the end of each fiscal year,
all unencumbered appropriation balances representing state money carry forward. Bond
proceeds that have not been expended within 10 years after the date of the sale of the bonds
lapse to the Office of the Treasurer of State to be used for the retirement of general
obligation bonds.
Sec. H-8. Bonds authorized but not issued. Any bonds authorized but not issued
within 5 years of ratification of this Part are deauthorized and may not be issued, except
that the Legislature may, within 2 years after the expiration of that 5-year period, extend
the period for issuing any remaining unissued bonds for an additional amount of time not
to exceed 5 years.
Sec. H-9. Referendum for ratification; submission at election; form of
question; effective date. This Part must be submitted to the legal voters of the State at
a statewide election held in. the month of November following passage of this Act. The
municipal officers of this State shall notify the inhabitants of their respective cities, towns
and plantations to meet, in the manner prescribed by law for holding a statewide election,
to vote on the acceptance or rejection offhis Part by voting on the following question:
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COMMHTEE AMENDMENT "yH " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094
"Do you favor a $4,000,000 bond issue to support financing the design,
construction, equipping and fumislung of a courthouse facility of
approximately 5,000 square feet m the Town of Newport, including related
site improvements?"
The legal voters of each city, town and plantation shall vote by ballot on this question
and designate their choice by a cross or check mark placed within a corresponding square
below the word "Yes" or "No." The ballots must be received, sorted, counted and declared
in open ward, town and plantation meetings and returns made to the Secretary of State in
the same manner as votes for members of the Legislature, The Governor shaU. review the
returns. If a majority of the legal votes are cast in favor of this Part, the Governor shall
proclaim the result without delay and this Part becomes effective 30 days after the date of
the proclamation.
The Secretary of State shall prepare and furnish to each city, town and plantation all
ballots, returns and copies of this Part necessary to carry out the purposes of this
referendum.'
Amend the bill by reletterfng or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
PART A
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in the amount of $45,000,000, will be
used to support fhe agricultural and forestry sectors in the State.
PART B
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in the amount of $20,000,000, will be
used for grants to assist municipaUties, quasi-municipal entities and unorganized townships
with wastewater treatment facility planning and construction of infrastructure projects
facilitating proper management and disposal of wastewater sludge or biosolids.
PART C
The funds provided by fhis Part's bond issue, in the amount of $20,000,000, will be
used to support the expansion of residential public water and public sewer systems.
PART D
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in the amount of $20,000,000, will be
used to support the Maine State Housing Authority's rural affordable housing rental
program and a pilot program supporting the construction of new homes in mobile home
parks.
PARTE
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in the amount of $15,000,000, will be
used for a competitive grant program fhat matches local funding for the upgrade of
municipal culverts at stream crossings in order to enhance and restore rivers, streams and
fish and wildlife habitats and to allow communities to better prepare for extreme storms
and floods.
PART F
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
COMMnTEE AMENDMENT "/-\ " to H.P. 1409, L.D. 2094
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in the amount of $18,522,412, will be
used for the removal of vacant and underutilized buildings across Maine's public
universities to improve student recruitment and retention and public safety and reduce
ongoing operating and maintenance costs and energy usage.
PART G
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in the amount of $65,000,000, will be
used for reconstruction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities or
equipment related to ports, harbors, marine transportation, aviation, freight and passenger
railroads, transit and bicycle and pedestrian trails, matching an estimated $164,450,000 in
federal and other fimds.
PART H
The funds provided by this Part's bond issue, in fhe amount of $4,000,000, will be used
for financing the design, construction, equipping and furnishing of a courthouse facility of
approximately 5,000 square feet in the Town of Newport, includmg related site
improvements.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/27/26
L.RL
LD 2094 LR 2657(02)
An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^f'
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Bond Issues
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
General Fund - Non-Taxable
Referendum Costs
Term (years)
Principal
$45,000,000
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$18,522,412
$65,000,000
$4,000,000
Month/Year
Rate (%)
5,0%
5.0%
5.0%
5,0%
5,0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
Election
Interest
$12,375,000
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$4,125,000
$5,093,663
$17,875,000
$1,100,000
Total Cost
$57,375,000
$25,500,000
$25,500,000
$25,500,000
$19,125,000
$23,616,075
$82,875,000
$5,100,000
Nov-26 General Bond Issue Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general
election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second
ballot, an additional appropriation of $41 1,000 may be required,
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