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LD 1004

An Act To Ensure The Proper Operation Of The State

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Moonen

LD 1004 aims to ensure the proper operation of Maine state government and revise statutes; as a carry‑over concept, no specific changes or impacts are yet disclosed.

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Bill Summary · LD 1004

Summary of LD 1004: An Act To Ensure The Proper Operation Of The State

Overview

LD 1004 is a Maine bill introduced in the 132nd Legislature, sponsored by Rep. Moonen of Portland. The bill’s title indicates it aims to address the proper operation of state government and to revise provisions in statutes related to the legislature. The available materials do not include the bill text, so specific statutory changes are not disclosed here. The bill is currently in a carry-over status, meaning it will continue to exist beyond the current session and may be considered in a future session.

Purpose and Intent

  • Title indicates goal: ensure the proper operation of the state and revise certain legislative/statutory provisions.
  • Specific provisions, reforms, or policy changes are not provided in the available material.

Key Provisions (Available Information)

  • The text of LD 1004 is not included in the provided documents. Therefore, the precise amendments to statutes or administrative requirements cannot be enumerated here.
  • The accompanying fiscal note indicates the bill is a concept draft with insufficient data, suggesting early-stage consideration rather than a finalized set of changes.

Fiscal Impact

  • Fiscal Note Type: Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement, LR 2041(01).
  • Status: Approved 03/12/25.
  • Assessment: Concept draft with insufficient data; no detailed fiscal impact is provided in the available materials.
  • Note: The preliminary note does not indicate a required fiscal note, reflecting uncertainty pending further drafting and data.

Affected Parties

  • Likely: Maine state government operations, including the Legislature and related state agencies, given the focus on “the proper operation of the State” and revisions to statutes.
  • The bill’s impact will depend on the specific provisions enacted, which are not yet disclosed.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 11, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on State and Local Government (March 11, 2025).
  • Legislative actions:
    • March 11, 2025: Referred; sent for concurrence.
    • March 11, 2025: In concurrence; ordered sent forthwith.
    • March 21, 2025: Carried over to the next session (Joint Order SP 519).
    • May 23, 2025: Carry over requested.
    • June 25, 2025: Carry over approved; bill carried over in the same posture to any special or regular session (Joint Order SP 800).
  • Sponsor: Rep. Matt Moonen (primary).

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Rep. Matt Moonen, representing Portland.

Next Steps and Potential Outcomes

  • LD 1004 remains in carry-over status, awaiting consideration in a future session of the 132nd Legislature.
  • To obtain full understanding of its impact, the full text of the bill and fiscal note (once available) should be reviewed, along with any amendments adopted during committee deliberations.
  • Monitor for updates on the bill’s progression, including potential passage, amendment, or final disposition.

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

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