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LD 945

An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Powers And Responsibilities Of The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Amanda Collamore and 5 co-sponsors

LD 945 updates the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority's powers and duties to manage redevelopment projects, with no net fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
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Bill Summary · LD 945

Summary — LD 945 (132nd Legislature)

Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Powers And Responsibilities Of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority
Sponsor: Rep. Kristen Sachs (Freeport)
Status: Became law without the Governor’s signature (May 27, 2025)

Purpose

LD 945 updates Maine law governing the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority (MRLBA). The title indicates the bill modifies the statutory powers and responsibilities of the Authority; the documents provided do not include the bill text, so specific statutory changes are not shown here.

Key points and provisions

  • The available materials do not contain the bill’s full language. Committee Amendment “A” (H‑83) was adopted and the bill was enacted as amended, but the content of that amendment is not included in the provided documents.
  • Based on the bill title and the normal scope of such legislation, the amendments likely clarify or adjust one or more of the following (subject to confirmation by reading the enrolled law):
    • The Authority’s powers to acquire, hold, convey or manage real property for redevelopment;
    • Financing, bonding or grant authorities tied to redevelopment activities;
    • Governance, reporting, or coordination responsibilities with municipalities and state agencies;
    • Eligibility, scope or priorities for redevelopment projects and land bank operations.

(Readers should consult the enrolled bill text for precise statutory language and the exact changes made by Committee Amendment H‑83.)

Fiscal impact

  • Multiple fiscal documents (preliminary and committee fiscal notes) state: No fiscal impact. The bill does not appear to create new net costs to the State or local governments according to the Fiscal Notes approved 04/07/2025 and 05/07/2025.

Who is affected

  • Primary: the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority (its board, staff and operations).
  • Secondary: municipalities that coordinate with or are served by the Authority, real property owners/developers involved in redevelopment projects, and other state or local agencies that interact with the Authority.
  • Fiscal impact is reported as nil, so taxpayers and the State budget are not expected to be materially affected.

Legislative history & timeline

  • Introduced to the House: March 5, 2025 (referred to Committee on Housing and Economic Development).
  • Committee work: Work session 03/27/2025; Reported Out Ought to Pass as Amended (OTP‑AM) 04/30/2025; Committee Amendment A (H‑83) adopted 05/07/2025.
  • Passage: Passed by the Legislature (concurrence) 05/13–05/14/2025.
  • Became law without Governor’s signature: May 27, 2025.

Next steps / Where to find the full text

  • To see the exact statutory changes, consult the enrolled bill (final version) and Committee Amendment H‑83 on the Maine Legislature website (search for LD 945, LR 1648(03), or “An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Powers And Responsibilities Of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority”). The enrolled law will show the precise language and effective date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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