An Act Concerning Funding And Oversight Of Transportation Matters

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Roger Albert and 6 co-sponsors

Reforms how Maine funds and oversees transportation, shaping budgets, project oversight, and planning; affecting the Transportation Department, municipalities, and taxpayers.

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

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Overview

Bill Number: LD 1804

Title: An Act Concerning Funding And Oversight Of Transportation Matters

Subject: Planning, Provisions Revised, transportation department

Introduced: April 25, 2025

Status: Carried over in the same posture to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (pursuant to Joint Order SP 800)

Purpose and Intent (as indicated by the bill’s title)

The bill is focused on two broad areas:
1. Funding for transportation matters (i.e., how transportation programs and projects are financed, including mechanisms, allocations, or funding sources).
2. Oversight of transportation matters (i.e., how transportation activities are monitored, assessed, and held to account, likely involving the Transportation Department and related planning processes).

Because the text of the provisions is not provided here, the exact changes to funding formulas, oversight structures, reporting requirements, or governance mechanisms are not enumerated in this summary. The title suggests a comprehensive revision of both funding and governance related to transportation.

Key Provisions and Changes (status: not detailed in provided material)

The bill’s stated focus on “Funding And Oversight” implies potential changes in:

How transportation funds are sourced and allocated (budgets, grants, bonding, or dedicated revenue streams).
Oversight mechanisms for transportation planning, project selection, performance reporting, and accountability.
Revisions to planning processes within the Transportation Department (or related planning agencies) to align with revised funding and oversight structures.

Specifics such as dollar amounts, funding formulas, oversight bodies or reporting requirements, and timelines are not included in the provided information.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary: Maine’s Transportation Department and related state agencies responsible for transportation planning, funding administration, and project oversight.

Secondary: Municipalities, transportation project sponsors, transportation stakeholders (contractors, consultants, and local governments), and taxpayers who rely on or fund transportation programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Referral: Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation on April 25, 2025.

Committee Action: Work session held May 15, 2025 (the bill was tabled at that session).

Carry Over: Approved for carry over on May 16, 2025.

Further Carry Over: Carried over again on May 19, 2025.

Current Status: Carry over to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (pursuant to Joint Order SP 800) as of June 25, 2025.

Carrying the bill over allows it to remain alive for consideration in future sessions without restarting the legislative process from scratch.

How to Find the Full Text and Status

For precise provisions, amendments, and fiscal impact, consult the official Maine Legislature website or the bill’s text under LD 1804 (An Act Concerning Funding And Oversight Of Transportation Matters).

Check latest status updates, committee reports, and fiscal notes associated with SP 800 carryover and the 132nd Legislature sessions.

If you’d like, I can add a section with hypothetical example provisions based on common elements in transportation funding/oversight bills, or guide you to where the full bill text and fiscal notes can be found.

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