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MaineLD 1483132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Validate Certain Referendum Proceedings Conducted by the City of South Portland

Sponsored By: Anne M. Carney (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTSTATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT - ADMINISTRATION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

South Portland school repair and safety bonds

If you live in South Portland, the city can now borrow up to $1 million for school maintenance and $3 million for school safety. The law validates the November 5, 2024 vote and lets the city issue bonds or notes. The money funds the projects named in the bond ordinances. Paying back the debt could raise property taxes or other city costs over time.

South Portland vote and charter changes valid

The law makes the November 5, 2024 South Portland referendum official. It validates the two bond questions and a charter change about certain city property. City officials can carry out the approved measures and update the charter. The emergency clause makes this take effect right away.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Anne M. Carney

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Kessler

    Democratic • House

  • Deqa Dhalac

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Beck

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/29/2025House

  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-137).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/28/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-137) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-137).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2025House

  7. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/8/2025Senate

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