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MaineLD 1451132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Establish the Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility

Sponsored By: Mike Tipping (Democratic)

Became Law

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - INFRASTRUCTURE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New DOT mobility group for nondrivers

The law creates a Maine DOT working group on access and mobility. Members include the DOT, DHHS, Education, and Labor commissioners or designees. It also includes the Office of Community Affairs and statewide advocates. Advocates include groups for older adults, people with disabilities, and low‑income people. A public transit association, a statewide access coalition, and a youth‑led group also serve. One member has lived experience using DHHS nonemergency rides. The group picks a chair and vice‑chair. DOT can form subgroups and hire consultants to support the work.

Plan for mobility hubs and funding

The law requires the group to deliver an implementation plan with a timeline, budget, staff, and work plan. It defines mobility management and who faces transportation insecurity, and examines mobility management hubs for nondrivers. DOT, DHHS, Education, Labor, and others coordinate funding to reduce duplication and improve access. The plan uses federal guidance and reviews the USDOT/FTA 2023–2026 plan and Maine’s Strategic Transit Plan 2025. It lists services and regional structure, and identifies funding needs and sources, including FTA 5310 and 5311 grants. It also estimates any appropriations the Legislature should consider.

Report to Legislature by Feb 2026

DOT must send the plan, any needed bills, and estimated appropriations to lawmakers by February 1, 2026. The Transportation Committee may then report legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Tipping

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Abigail Griffin

    Republican • House

  • Amy Roeder

    Democratic • House

  • Ann Matlack

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Shagoury

    Democratic • House

  • Holly Stover

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Mathew McIntyre

    Republican • House

  • Richard A. Bennett

    Independent • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 101

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  3. FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  4. CONSENT 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-262).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-262) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-262).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2025House

  7. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/8/2025Senate

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