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LD 28

Resolve, To Rename The Twin Rivers Fire Academy In Fairfield The Duane Bickford Fire Academy

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dick Bradstreet and 1 co-sponsor

Renames Fairfield's Twin Rivers Fire Academy to the Duane Bickford Fire Training Facility; a symbolic honor with no funding or program changes.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 28

Summary — LD 28 (132nd Maine Legislature)

Title: Resolve, To Rename the Twin Rivers Fire Academy in Fairfield the Duane Bickford Fire Academy (as amended: Duane Bickford Fire Training Facility)
Status: Signed by Governor (May 16, 2025)
Introduced: January 8, 2025
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Purpose

LD 28 is a naming resolve that renames an existing fire training facility in Fairfield. Its intent is to honor Duane Bickford by assigning his name to the state-operated Twin Rivers Fire Academy / facility.

Key provisions

  • Renames the Twin Rivers Fire Academy in Fairfield to a name honoring Duane Bickford.
  • During committee consideration an amendment (Committee Amendment "A" (S-31)) altered the final wording; the engrossed and enacted resolve names the site the "Duane Bickford Fire Training Facility" (rather than the original draft name that used "Fire Academy").
  • The measure does not create new programs, duties, or funding obligations; it is solely a symbolic/name-change action.

Who is affected

  • The primary entity affected is the Twin Rivers Fire Academy / training facility located in Fairfield — its official name is changed.
  • Local and state fire service organizations, signage custodians, and documents referencing the facility will need to update the facility name where appropriate.
  • No impacts on personnel, budgets, or program operations are created by this resolve.

Legislative timeline and status

  • Jan 8, 2025: Received and referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
  • Feb–Apr 2025: Committee work session; voted OTP-AM (ought to pass as amended); carried over to next session and later reported out.
  • Apr 30, 2025: Committee Amendment "A" (S-31) adopted.
  • May 6–7, 2025: Passed (engrossed as amended); placed on consent calendar.
  • May 13, 2025: Finally passed in concurrence.
  • May 16, 2025: Signed by the Governor and enacted.

Fiscal impact

  • Two fiscal notes (03/14/25 and 05/06/25) both indicate: No state fiscal impact. Any minor costs (e.g., replacing signs or updating printed/online references) are not estimated to be material to state finances.

Notes

  • Because this is a resolve solely renaming a facility, it does not alter operational authority, funding, regulatory responsibilities, or training programs associated with the facility. The effective date is the date of enactment (signature), after which official references should use the new name.

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

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