Governor Mills signs Sen. Beebe-Center bill to support Maine State Ferry Service retirees
AUGUSTA — On June 10, Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD 280, “An Act to Establish Lifetime Ferry Passes for Retired Maine State Ferry Service Employees,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland.
“This is an incredible win for our ferry service retirees. It restores a benefit that should never have been taken from these loyal public servants,” said Sen. Beebe-Center. “With the cost of living in Maine increasing every year, providing this benefit will leave our island retirees with one less thing to worry about when they travel to the mainland. I am grateful for all the bipartisan support the bill received from colleagues, as well as the Governor’s support.”
As amended, LD 280 would allow eligible Maine State Ferry Service retirees to take two complimentary round trips per month with a vehicle, provided they give at least 24-hour notice for a reservation, and provided they are island residents.
Having been signed by the Governor, LD 280 will take effect 90 days after the First Special Session of the 132nd Legislature adjourns sine die.
Sen. Beebe-Center represents Senate District 12, which includes Appleton, Camden, Criehaven UT, Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Muscle Ridge Islands UT, North Haven, Owls Head, Rockland, Rockport, Saint George, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Union, Vinalhaven and Warren in Knox County.