An Act to Make the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority Responsible for the Transfer and Development of State-owned Surplus Land
Sponsored By: Cassie Julia (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Discounted state land for affordable housing
The Land Bank can give surplus state land below market value to groups that sign a contract to build or fix affordable homes. The buyer must keep the property for low‑ and moderate‑income housing, as the contract says. The Land Bank can hold and use surplus property to support this work. The Land Bank and Maine State Housing adopt routine rules that set who can get financing for these projects.
First chance to buy surplus land
State agencies must first offer any surplus land to the Land Bank. The Land Bank has 30 days to say yes or no in writing. If the land is in a town with a municipal housing authority, the Land Bank must first offer it to that local authority. The authority has 45 days to respond, and no other offers are considered during that time. Any purchase price is capped at current market value set by an appraiser or by agreement, and any title that requires a fair‑market sale still controls.
One process for state surplus land
The state now uses one main process to handle surplus state land. Each year, the department lists all agency land and marks what is surplus. It reviews the list with the Land Bank before any sale and sends it to the Land Bank and the Legislature’s economic development committee. This process overrides other surplus‑land rules; some public reserved lands are exempt. The state and the Land Bank also create a trust to hold surplus land for public goals, including redevelopment and housing.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Cassie Julia
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Amanda Collamore
Republican • House
Cheryl Golek
Democratic • House
Chip Curry
Democratic • Senate
John Eder
Republican • House
Marc Malon
Democratic • House
Melanie Sachs
Democratic • House
Tiffany Roberts
Democratic • House
Traci Gere
Democratic • House
Yusuf Yusuf
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 264
6/11/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/5/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/4/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-447) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-447), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/3/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-447).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/3/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
3/20/2025SenateCommittee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/20/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-447), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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