Maine Democrats Attempting to Repeal Limit on Municipal Spending ... - The Maine Wire

“LD 1 limits the growth of the State*s General Fund appropriations, county assessments, and local property taxes to rates reflective of Maine*s income and population growth. It ties school spending to the level of student enrollment. Governing bodies may surpass the limits, but only through an explicit, public vote,” a 2006 report on the law said.
In the November 9th meeting of Maine’s Legislative council, Democratic leaders approved a proposal from Sen. Teresa Pierce (D-Cumberland), which means the full legislature will debate the bill when it reconvenes in January.
In the November 9th meeting of Maine’s Legislative council, Democratic leaders approved a proposal from Sen. Teresa Pierce (D-Cumberland), which means the full legislature will debate the bill when it reconvenes in January.