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StateMaineIn Committee
LD 1140: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Strengthen The Resilience And Growth Of Maine'S Agricultural Economy
Mattie Daughtry
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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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
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Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation proposed authorizing a General Fund bond issue to support agricultural businesses and sector resilience.
Who is affected
Maine farmers and agricultural business owners would be the primary beneficiaries.
Requirements and enforcement
The bond would have required legislative approval and, typically, public referendum in Maine to authorize state borrowing.
Costs and funding
The proposal would have increased the state's total debt obligations and required interest payments, though the exact dollar amount was not specified in the available summary.
When it takes effect
The bill was considered during the 132nd Legislature and reached a dead status in committee by April 2026.
Potential benefits
Proposed benefits included business growth, financial stability for farms, and economic resilience in the agricultural sector.
Risks and tradeoffs
Primary concerns involve the long-term impact on state fiscal health and the effectiveness of bond-funded economic subsidies.
What is still unknown
The total amount of the bond, specific programmatic focus (e.g., equipment vs. land conservation), and eligibility requirements remain unknown as the text was never enacted.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides capital for farm business expansion
- Supports long-term agricultural economic resilience
- Potential to increase local food production capacity
Risks
- Increases state-level debt burden
- Requires future interest payments from general funds
- Risk of inefficient capital allocation
Society
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Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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Risks
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Specific agricultural investment targets and recipient eligibility criteria remain unknown.
Analysis scope
Analysis based exclusively on brief abstract metadata.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
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