Maine 2023-2024 Regular Session

Maine Senate Bill LD49

Introduced
1/4/23  
Refer
1/4/23  
Engrossed
3/16/23  
Enrolled
3/21/23  

Caption

An Act to Authorize the Deorganization of Drew Plantation

Impact

Should the bill be enacted, it would transition the education services for Drew Plantation from a municipal school unit to the unorganized territory education service. This change would directly affect how educational services are funded and regulated in the area, ensuring that students are provided educational opportunities according to state guidelines. Moreover, any financial liabilities incurred by Drew Plantation would still need to be addressed, requiring ongoing assessments by the State Tax Assessor.

Summary

LD49, entitled 'An Act to Authorize the Deorganization of Drew Plantation', aims to provide a legislative framework for the deorganization of Drew Plantation in Penobscot County, Maine. The bill proposes that if a majority of voters in the plantation approve the deorganization, the plantation's corporate existence and associated duties would survive only for the purposes of handling any ongoing legal matters and obligations. This is deemed necessary to preserve the public health and safety as noted in the emergency preamble to the bill.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment around LD49 appears to be neutral to positive among its proponents who argue that deorganization will streamline governance and improve educational services for residents. Supporters view the legislation as a practical solution to the complexities involved with maintaining a small municipality. However, concerns may arise among residents about the implications of losing their municipal status and how that might affect local governance and service delivery.

Contention

One notable point of contention is the handling of financial obligations post-deorganization. Critics may argue that this could place an undue financial burden on the remaining residents or lead to a reduction in local services. Additionally, questions surrounding how the transition of education services will effectively meet the needs of students in Drew Plantation could prompt further debate. Ensuring seamless access to necessary resources during this transition remains vital to the success of the deorganization process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ME LD380

An Act to Transfer the Monhegan Water Company to Monhegan Plantation and to Repeal the Monhegan Water Company Charter

ME LD1913

An Act to Allow Matinicus Isle Plantation to Issue a Revenue Bond for Urgently Needed Repairs to the Plantation's Electric Power Generating Facility

ME LD24

Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to Convey Public Land Parcels in Lincoln Plantation and Sandy River Plantation

ME LD40

An Act to Protect Liberty and Advance Justice in the Administration and Enforcement of the Cannabis Legalization Act and the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act

ME LD1436

An Act to Update and Clarify Provisions Related to 9-1-1 Services

ME HB257

Creates the Plantation Trace Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish

ME LD1885

An Act to Create a State Property Tax Directed Toward 2nd Homes for the Purposes of Funding Education, Early Childhood Programs and the Land for Maine's Future Trust Fund

ME HB2176

Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

ME HB2177

Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

ME HB2178

Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

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