Teresa Pierce
LD 1312 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).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Bill summary
The bill proposes the creation of a new, unspecified revenue source to fund state-level school construction and the Land for Maine's Future trust fund.
Maine school districts, state land management agencies, taxpayers, and the construction industry.
The bill requires the identification or creation of a state revenue stream, likely involving new taxes, fees, or bond issuances.
Specific costs are not provided; the bill is intended to generate revenue rather than outline a static budget appropriation.
The bill died in committee and was placed in legislative files.
Potential for modernized school facilities and increased conservation of Maine's open land, preserving natural beauty and biodiversity.
The source of the revenue is unknown, and the criteria for selecting school projects for funding are not specified, creating concerns about equitable distribution.
The exact type of tax or fee used to raise revenue, the total dollar amount to be raised, and the prioritization metrics for school funding are not stated.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The financial burden of the proposed revenue source remains unknown.
Analysis scope
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