An Act To Designate Certain Bridges As Veterans Memorial Bridges

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tim Nangle and 1 co-sponsor

Designates certain Maine bridges as Veterans Memorial Bridges to honor veterans; a naming designation, not a new program or funding, affecting MDOT and local communities.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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LD 393 — An Act To Designate Certain Bridges As Veterans Memorial Bridges

Overview

LD 393 proposes designating certain bridges in Maine as Veterans Memorial Bridges. The bill is an official designation measure rather than a broad policy change, and the specific bridges to be designated are not identified in the available materials.

Purpose and Intent

Honor veterans by designating qualifying bridges as Veterans Memorial Bridges.

The measure signals a commemorative designation, intended to recognize military veterans at specific bridge sites within the state.

Key Provisions (high level)

Authorizes the designation of “certain bridges” as Veterans Memorial Bridges.

Details on which bridges would be included, the exact naming, signage, plaques, or commemorative elements, and any related administrative steps are not specified in the provided materials.

The bill functions as a naming/designation action rather than creating new programs or funding mechanisms.

Fiscal Impact

A Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement was prepared (LR2141(01)).

The Fiscal Note indicates: Fiscal Note Required — No.

Content notes: Concept Draft with Insufficient Data. In short, no detailed fiscal impact is provided at this time; there is no formal fiscal note attached to the bill as introduced.

Affected Parties

Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) and any state agencies involved in bridge maintenance and signage.

Local communities where designated bridges are located.

Veterans and veterans’ organizations, as the designation is intended to honor military service members.

General public, who would encounter any commemorative signage or plaques associated with the designations.

Procedural Timeline and Status

Introduced: February 4, 2025, 132nd Maine Legislature; Sponsored by Sen. Nangle of Cumberland; Committee: Transportation.

February 4, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

March 21, 2025: Carried over to the next session per Joint Order SP 519.

May 28, 2025: Work Session Held; action tabled; Carry Over Requested.

June 25, 2025: Carry Over Approved; carried over to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature per Joint Order SP 800.

Status: Carry Over Approved. The bill remains under consideration and has not yet been enacted.

Next Steps

If carried over, LD 393 could be scheduled for further consideration in a future session or special session of the 132nd Legislature.

Additional fiscal or statutory details would be clarified if the sponsor provides amended language or companion materials in subsequent sessions.