An Act To Authorize General Fund Bond Issues To Improve Highways, Bridges And Nonhighway Modes Of Transportation

This bill authorizes Maine to issue up to $100 million in state bonds for transportation improvements, requiring voter approval in a November 2025 referendum. The funds would be allocated specifically: $85 million for highway and bridge repairs, and $15 million for nonhighway transportation modes like public transit or bike paths. The bonds must be repaid within 10 years, and any unspent funds after project completion would retire existing state debt. This proposal directly affects Maine taxpayers through bond financing and the state’s transportation infrastructure.