LD 593 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Extend Funding For The Land For Maine'S Future Program

This bill extends annual funding of $10 million for two fiscal years ($10 million for 2025-26 and $10 million for 2026-27) to continue Maine's existing Land for Maine's Future program. The program uses these funds to protect natural areas through land purchases and conservation easements under Maine law (Title 5, section 6203-D). It directly affects land conservation efforts across Maine by enabling the state to acquire and preserve forests, wetlands, and recreational lands. The bill does not create new policy but ensures ongoing financial support for the program's current operations.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
3
Committee
2
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-83) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
May 15, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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