LD1528 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Support Farmland Conservation.

What is the status of LD1528?

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 LD1528?

Richard Bennett (R, 18), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1528?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1528&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1528: An Act to Support Farmland Conservation

Q: What does LD1528 do?

In its own words: An Act to Support Farmland Conservation" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding for farmland conservation efforts under the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 164. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,000,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FU.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Support Farmland Conservation" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding for farmland conservation efforts under the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 164. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,000,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FU.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Support Farmland Conservation" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding for farmland conservation efforts under the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, section 164. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,000,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,000,000 $0 2139 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Resource Management Coordinator position and provides funding for associated All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $114,286 $120,766 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,786 $124,266 3226 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Transfers baseline allocation. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Page 1 - 132LR1689(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to S.P. 612, L.D. 1528 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Resource Management Coordinator position and provides funding for associated All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,292 $3,292 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,292 $3,292 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $647 $647 __________ __________ …

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Maine LD1528: An Act to Support Farmland Conservation

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