An Act to Expand the Use of the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund
Sponsored By: Craig V. Hickman (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New fund and partnerships for homeless veterans
The state creates a nonlapsing fund to prevent veteran homelessness. It can take state, federal, and private money. The bureau uses it to reimburse partner groups that provide transitional housing and to pay landlords or others to prevent homelessness. Work follows four priorities: find homeless veterans; secure temporary or permanent homes in their communities; pay partner groups; and hold yearly outreach events. Partner groups must run core homelessness and veteran programs and have at least 2 years of work in Maine, with priority for Maine‑founded groups. The bureau can set rules, including who counts as a veteran and how agreements and payments work.
Veteran housing partnerships now optional
The Director may choose whether to set up partnerships for transitional housing for homeless veterans. Before, the Director had to run this program. This change can make availability less certain across the state.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Craig V. Hickman
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 57
4/30/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/24/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/23/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-15).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/22/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-15) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-15).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
4/17/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
1/8/2025HouseCommittee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
1/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-15), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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