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MaineLD 447132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Ferry Service to Matinicus Isle

Sponsored By: Valli Geiger (Democratic)

Became Law

NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION - FERRIES

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Bill Overview

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

Guaranteed ferries for Maine islanders

The Maine DOT must run ferry routes to North Haven, Vinalhaven, Islesboro, Matinicus Isle, and Swan’s Island. It may also run service to Frenchboro. Ferries carry people, vehicles, and freight. Service to Matinicus happens at least 12 trips a year and up to 36; more trips can be added if island residents and the DOT agree. The DOT can use state boats or hire private boats, and must follow its agreement with the state employee union when doing so during repairs or very high demand.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Valli Geiger

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ann Matlack

    Democratic • House

  • Holly Eaton

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 229

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/3/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-337) 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-337), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/2/2025Senate

  5. 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" (H-337).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in concurrence

    2/4/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/4/2025House

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