LD 1995 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Require The Maine Office Of Community Affairs To Establish A Technical Assistance Materials Hub

LD 1995 requires the Maine Office of Community Affairs to create and maintain a technical assistance materials hub on its publicly accessible website. The bill directs the office to compile and host resources that help communities and organizations navigate housing and economic development programs. This hub will directly serve Maine residents, local governments, and nonprofit groups seeking guidance on community development initiatives. The bill focuses on improving access to existing support materials rather than creating new programs or funding.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 Signed Mar 9, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 12, 2026

How they voted

251
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 28
Feb 12, 2026
D Democratic18
16 Yea 2
88% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican9
8 Yea 1 Nay
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
11
Committee
7
Mar 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-498) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-498) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subsequently, ACCEPTANCE of the The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-498) Report PREVAILED.
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (25-1-2)
senate
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending Motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-498) Report.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senator CURRY of Waldo moved to ACEEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-498) Report.
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Chip Curry
Chip Curry
DDemocratic
ME
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