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LD 1140: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Strengthen The Resilience And Growth Of Maine'S Agricultural Economy

Mattie DaughtryIn Committee

LD 1140 status: In Committee — Died in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Strengthen The Resilience And Growth Of Maine'S Agricultural Economy. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential for climate-resilient farming practices
  • Support for sustainable land management

Risks

  • Negligible direct environmental impact without project specifics

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Capital investment in agricultural infrastructure
  • Stimulation of local food production markets

Risks

  • Increased state debt and interest obligations
  • Potential for inefficient allocation of bond proceeds

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Improved food security for Maine residents
  • Support for rural economic stability

Risks

  • No direct impact on public services or social programs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Proposed bonds create long-term state debt obligations.

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full text and specific bond amount not reviewed.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Died in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD).

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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