An Act to Reform the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority
Sponsored By: Matthea E. L. Daughtry (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
MRRA projects exempt from part of state law
Proposed developments on MRRA-owned or controlled land are exempt from that subsection of state law. Developers on MRRA property do not have to follow that subsection’s rules. This change may speed MRRA redevelopment projects.
Bigger MRRA board with local voices
The law expands the MRRA board to 12 voting members. The Governor appoints 10 voting trustees. At least 3 must be Brunswick residents, town officials, or business owners. At least 1 must be a Topsham resident, town staff member, or business owner. One seat must come from a list approved by the Brunswick town council. Two state department commissioners, from two different departments, also serve as voting members. People who hold elected office can serve on the board.
Environmental covenants on all MRRA land
The MRRA must treat environmental stewardship as an official goal. All MRRA property is now under the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act. The board must record environmental covenants for all MRRA property by January 1, 2027. The covenants must follow that Act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Matthea E. L. Daughtry
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Cheryl Golek
Democratic • House
Daniel Ankeles
Democratic • House
Denise Tepler
Democratic • Senate
Poppy Arford
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 412
6/22/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/10/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseCONSENT 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-293).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-293) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-293).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/5/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on April 11, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
4/11/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-293), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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