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MaineLD 901132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

Resolve, Directing the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority to Take Appropriate Actions to Identify Opportunities for the Beneficial Reuse of the Buildings and Land Commonly Known as the Bangor Mall

Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)

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HOUSING AUTHORITYHOUSING AUTHORITY - POWERS AND DUTIES

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Bill Overview

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

Bangor Mall redevelopment plan with affordable housing

The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority must work with the City of Bangor. They must find ways to reuse the Bangor Mall and nearby infrastructure. They must write a full plan with mixed uses. The plan supports redevelopment that boosts the local economy and creates affordable housing in Bangor and nearby towns. By January 15, 2026, the authority must report to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development. The report includes the plan, costs to carry it out, and possible funding sources. The law does not fund projects or approve construction.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Roeder

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Supica

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 76 • No: 61

House vote • 6/2/2025

ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP

Yes: 76 • No: 61

Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 80

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

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

    6/3/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 277(Yeas 76 - Nays 61 - Absent 14 - Excused 0)The Resolve was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-182) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Resolve was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-182). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  5. Reports READOn motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Resolve READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-182) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-182) Sent down for concurrence.

    5/29/2025Senate

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

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    3/5/2025Senate

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