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Despite late-night maneuvering, agriculture bond fails enactment again
- Maine’s agriculture bond failed enactment in the House as the session closed, leaving the measure in limbo.
- Senate passage had signaled strong support for the bond before the House setback.
- Supporters attached the language to LD 299 in a late effort to advance the measure.
- Lawmakers debated whether to place the question before voters in November if the bond progressed.
- Senator Rick Bennett warned the process could still be resolved by voters if the Legislature acts on veto day.
- The bond aimed to invest in agriculture, farming and forestry programs in Maine.
- Proponents described farming as essential to Maine’s economy and community.
- Opponents questioned the bond's mechanism and competing budget priorities.
- The measure awaited a potential reconvening on veto day to resume consideration.
- Final House action left the bond’s fate uncertain for the November ballot.
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