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ME LD1346

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Russell Black

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Repeals the charter of the New Sharon Water District, originally established in 1967 and amended in 1989

  • Transfers all physical and intangible assets of the water district to the Town of New Sharon at no cost, including cash, lands, water rights, dams, reservoirs, pipes, hydrants, and equipment

  • Town of New Sharon assumes all existing debts, bonds, mortgages, liens, and contractual obligations of the water district, becoming its corporate successor

  • Authorizes the town to issue general obligation or revenue bonds to replace or refinance the water district's existing debts without further voter approval

  • Requires voter approval through a local referendum held after March 1, 2025, but within 3 years; designated as emergency legislation to allow submission to voters at the June 2025 primary election

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding the Supply of Water to the Town of New Sharon

Charter Changes

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology3/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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