An Act To Provide Funding To The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission To Commemorate The United States Of America'S 250Th Birthday In 2026

LD 616 provides $250,000 in one-time state funding to the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission for public programs commemorating the United States' 250th birthday in 2026. The state funds will match private donations, requiring the commission to secure private contributions to access the state money. This appropriation is limited to the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with no ongoing funding provided for future years. The commission will use these combined state-private funds to support public events related to the 2026 commemoration.