State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 487

Bill Info

LD 487 (HP 316)

"Resolve, Directing the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to Apply for Federal Funding for the Purpose of Identifying the Rail Corridor Connecting Portland to Orono as an Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor" (Emergency)

Sponsored by Representative Tavis Hasenfus

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Transportation
Last House Action	5/27/2025 -  Speaker laid before the House Subsequently, on motion of Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 181 (Yeas 93 - Nays 52 - Absent 6 - Excused 0) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	5/29/2025 -  Taken from the table by the President Motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook moved to INDEFINITELY POSTPONE Bill and it's accompanying papers. FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 266 Yeas 13 - Nays 22 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Subsequently, ACCEPTANCE of The Minority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-117) Report FAILED. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT of Bill and it's accompanying papers PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 268 Yeas 18 - Nays 17 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)