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LD 345

Resolve, To Rename A Bridge In The Town Of Roque Bluffs The Hope Bridge

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Marianne Moore and 1 co-sponsor

Renames the Roque Bluffs bridge to Hope Bridge and directs DOT to update signage; minor cost, no new programs, signed March 25, 2025.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 345

Summary of LD 345: Resolve to Rename a Bridge in Roque Bluffs the Hope Bridge

Key Facts

  • Bill Number: LD 345
  • Title: Resolve, To Rename A Bridge In The Town Of Roque Bluffs The Hope Bridge
  • Status: Signed by the Governor ( enacted March 25, 2025 )
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Bridges, HOPE BRIDGE, Roads
  • Legislature: 132nd Maine Legislature (LR 1061)

Purpose and Intent

LD 345 is a resolve that designates the name of a bridge located in the Town of Roque Bluffs as the “Hope Bridge.” As a resolving measure, it authorizes the naming rather than creating new law or funding programs. The bill reflects a formal act by the Legislature to recognize and rename the bridge, with the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) tasked to implement signage accordingly.

Key Provisions

  • Rename the Roque Bluffs bridge to “Hope Bridge.”
  • Directs the relevant state agencies (primarily DOT) to update signage to reflect the new name.
  • No new programmatic authority or broad statutory amendments are created; the act focuses on the naming and associated signage.

Fiscal Impact

  • Both the original bill and the engrossed version include a minor cost increase to the Highway Fund.
  • Fiscal notes state that additional costs for signage are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing DOT budgets and resources.
  • No substantial or ongoing funding is introduced; the financial impact is limited to signage updates.

Affected Parties

  • Maine Department of Transportation (DOT): Responsible for installing or updating signage to reflect the new bridge name.
  • Town of Roque Bluffs: Beneficiary of the naming designation.
  • General public and travelers: Readers and signage users will see the updated name on the bridge.

Legislative Timeline and Status

  • 2025-01-30: LD 345 introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • 2025-02-27 to 2025-03-04: Passed through committee and floor actions (OTP approved; consent calendar considerations; readings).
  • 2025-03-11 to 2025-03-18: Readings and concurrence actions; engrossed and sent for concurrence.
  • 2025-03-20 to 2025-03-25: Final concurrence and signing by the Governor.
  • 2025-03-25: Signed into law.

Implementation Considerations

  • The primary implementation task is updating road signage to reflect the new bridge name.
  • Costs are considered minor and manageable within the DOT’s existing resources.
  • As a resolve, the measure does not restructure funding or create new programs beyond the naming action.

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

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