Maine LD748: An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Inc

What the bill says

An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1155 This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. Page 1 - 132LR1852(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1155 This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. Page 1 - 132LR1852(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Sponsors

• Cheryl Golek (D, 99) · primary sponsor
• William Bridgeo (D, 60)
• Lynn Copeland (D, 130)
• DeBrito, Flavia (D)
• Deqa Dhalac (D, 120)
• Holly Eaton (D, 15)
• Traci Gere (D, 134)
• Cassie Julia (D, 65)
• Kristi Mathieson (D, 151)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
2. June 25, 2025: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
3. May 28, 2025: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
4. May 28, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. May 27, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) in concurrence.
6. May 22, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
7. March 21, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
8. February 25, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
9. February 25, 2025: Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD748?

LD748 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Inc.

What does LD748 do?

In its own words: An Act to Increase Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Voucher Funding to Reduce the Current Partial Waiting List and Increase Housing Vouchers for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1155 This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. Page 1 - 132LR1852(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

What is the status of LD748?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored LD748?

Cheryl Golek (D, 99), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD748?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=748&snum=132