LD 2003

Maine Senate bill in Session 132.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 14, 2026.

An Act to Improve Localization of Emergency Broadcast Messaging.

Bill ID ME-132-LD-2003
Session 132
Status enacted
Committee Education and Cultural Affairs
Senate enacted 2026-04-14
Business / Commerce Infrastructure / Utilities Public Safety Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

This bill would provide a one-time appropriation of $600,000 for broadcast infrastructure equipment to enable localization of public safety information and emergency alert messaging on the statewide radio network operated by Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation.

Sponsor
Teresa S. Pierce
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-12-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-14 Status enacted
2026-04-14 Latest Action PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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