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MaineLD 546132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Resolve, to Require the Preparation of Preapproved Building Types

Sponsored By: Traci Gere (Democratic)

Became Law

HOUSINGHOUSING - CONSTRUCTION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Preapproved building plans to speed permits

The law provides $200,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 from Other Special Revenue Funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The office hires a consultant to create a set of preapproved building types. Towns may choose to adopt these model plans; they are not required to. If a town adopts them, permit reviews can be faster and cheaper for homeowners and builders. This is one-time funding; the 2026-27 allocation is $0.

In-person focus groups for housing plans

The Office of Community Affairs and its consultant must hold in-person focus groups. These meetings are part of creating the preapproved building types. Face-to-face input helps residents and builders be heard. But attending in person can take time and travel for some people.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Traci Gere

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne-Marie Mastraccio

    Democratic • House

  • Arthur Mingo

    Republican • House

  • Cassie Julia

    Democratic • House

  • John Ducharme

    Republican • House

  • Mark Blier

    Republican • House

  • Richard Bradstreet

    Republican • Senate

  • Richard Campbell

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

  • Victoria Doudera

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 48

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

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

    5/27/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-235) 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-235), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/22/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-235).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence

    2/11/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/11/2025House

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